Italian Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

April 28, 2014

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I have made this a couple of times for my family- it's like a Mediterranean spin on your regular pasta salad- and it has become one of their favorites.I have a feeling that we will be eating this salad a lot this summer!

2 cups penne pasta, cooked (whole wheat pasta works great in this recipe)
1 (4 oz) package feta cheese (or cubed mozzarella cheese)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (I cut mine in half, but that is completely optional)
Handful of fresh basil leaves, shredded into small pieces
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced (rotisserie chicken is perfect for this)
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, chopped
1 (2.25 oz) can sliced black olives
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing (my favorite is Wishbone Robusto Italian- not sponsored, just my honest opinion)

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Chill for about 2 hours before serving (to allow dressing to soak into other ingredients).
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Nutritions

Calories
242

Sodium
260mg
10% DV

Fat
10g
15% DV

Protein
16g
33% DV

Carbs
16g
5% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV

Mixed