Greek Pasta and Chicken Salad

Greek Pasta and Chicken Salad

Ingredients

1 package PERDUE® SHORT CUTS® Carved Chicken Breast, Grilled Italian Style

(alternate: PERDUE® SHORT CUTS® Carved Chicken Breast, Original Roasted)

1 cup grape tomatoes

1 jar (6 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

1/2 medium cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch slices

1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained and halved

1/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion

1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese

Freshly ground pepper for garnish

For the pasta:

6 ounces (2 cups) penne pasta

For the dressing:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Preparation Steps

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, whisk together the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in the chicken, tomatoes, artichokes, cucumber, olives, onion and feta cheese.

When the pasta is done, drain well. Rinse with cool water; drain again. Add to the salad mixture and toss. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Garnish the servings with pepper.