My Big Fat Greek Chicken Salad

Are you looking for a fresh and flavorful salad that combines the traditional ingredients of a Greek salad with the comfort of pasta and chicken? Look no further than this My Big Fat Greek Chicken Salad recipe. This salad is packed with juicy rotisserie chicken, crunchy veggies like cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade Greek salad dressing.

To make this salad, start by cooking your pasta according to the package instructions until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain and rinse with cold water. While the pasta is cooking, combine cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken without the skin, cut into bite-sized pieces, with chopped cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, olives, and basil in a large bowl.

Once the pasta is ready, add it to the bowl and whisk or shake vigorously until well-blended and emulsified. Alternatively, you can blend all the ingredients together in a food processor or blender until emulsified.

To make the dressing, combine extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and crumbled feta cheese (optional) in a bowl or jar with a lid. Whisk or shake vigorously until well-blended.

To assemble the salad, drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to distribute evenly. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese, if desired. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish for any meal or can be served as a light lunch. You can also customize it to your taste by substituting the pasta for chopped romaine lettuce or baby spinach for a low-carb option. Enjoy!

My big fat greek chicken salad