{"id":245698,"date":"2025-05-18T15:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T15:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/greek-chicken-pasta-salad-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T15:28:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T15:28:13","slug":"greek-chicken-pasta-salad-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=245698","title":{"rendered":"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad &#8211; Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN3.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing.\" alt=\"Greek chicken pasta salad pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN3.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN1-800x1200.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I guess we\u2019ve nearly hit that time of year when I just want to eat cold salads every day (I see you, summer!). I <em>love<\/em> a good pasta salad, and with this one, I decided to turn it into a full meal by adding a ton of veggies and using half the dressing to marinate a couple of juicy chicken thighs. This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is a clear winner with anyone who tries it (just check out the comments and reviews!) So much of a winner that I could totally eat this Greek chicken pasta salad for breakfast and have NO regrets. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-26100\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"Overhead view of a homemade Greek chicken pasta salad on a platter.\" class=\"wp-image-123543\" title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a homemade Greek chicken pasta salad on a platter.\" class=\"wp-image-123543\" title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-V2-1.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-after-first-image\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN2.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN3.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing.\" alt=\"Greek chicken pasta salad pin image\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN3.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN1-800x1200.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-PIN1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-background-2-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-6a7539a1b7a86c1b9862b51a40c4e770\">All recipes are rigorously tested in our <a href=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/#h-how-we-test-recipes\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/budgetbytes.com\/about\/\">Nashville Test Kitchen<\/a> to ensure they are easy, affordable, and delicious.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-review is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis is the best thing I\u2019ve ever found on the internet, not kidding. We\u2019ve been making it for years now and always double the recipe, and have yet to get sick of it. Can\u2019t recommend it enough.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><cite>Kayah<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-greek-chicken-pasta-salad-recipe\">Easy Greek Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>This Greek chicken pasta salad recipe comes together quickly and easily and makes about four large meal-sized portions or about six smaller side dish portions. It\u2019s also a great candidate for potlucks and would be super easy to double or even triple if needed. I always make this lemony, garlicky chicken pasta salad whenever I want something a little more filling than a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/pasta-salad\/\">pasta salad<\/a> but still light, fresh, and full of flavor. It\u2019s <em>seriously<\/em> delish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-30774\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"30774\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-budgetbytes-2022\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top\">\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-left\">\n      <span class=\"bb-recipe-card__title\"> <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Greek Chicken Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<p> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-2-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bb-recipe-card__top-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of a homemade Greek chicken pasta salad on a platter.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead-160x160.jpg 160w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead-500x500.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"268\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-268x268 size-268x268\" alt=\"Overhead view of a homemade Greek chicken pasta salad on a platter.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Overhead.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-30774-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"30774\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">MARINADE\/DRESSING<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.59)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic, divided<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.12)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.88)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.15)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.02)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Freshly cracked pepper<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.03)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">SALAD<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">boneless, skinless chicken thighs*<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($2.61)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz.<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pasta (any shape)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.59)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cucumber (1.5 cups diced)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.37)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bell pepper (any color)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.48)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pitted Kalamata olives<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.08)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz.<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grape tomatoes**<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.19)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bunch parsley <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($0.20)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz.<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">feta <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">($1.36)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>   <!-- .wpforms-container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-30774-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30774\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30774-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Use a zester, microplane, or small-holed cheese grater to remove the zest from the lemon. Set the zest aside. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a separate bowl. You\u2019ll need at least 1\/4 cup juice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30774-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Prepare the dressing and marinade by mincing two of the three cloves of garlic and combining them with 1\/4 cup lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, some freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of the lemon zest. Whisk these ingredients until well combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30774-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the chicken thighs in a small zip top bag and add half of the dressing, saving the rest to add to the salad later. Mince one more clove of garlic and add it to the bag with the chicken and marinade. Squeeze the air out and massage the bag to make sure the thighs are well coated in the marinade. Refrigerate the thighs for at least 30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30774-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>While the chicken is marinating, cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain in a colander, and let cool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30774-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Heat a skillet over a medium flame. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs and cook on each side until they are well browned and cooked through (about 5 minutes each side). There should be enough oil in the marinade to keep the meat from sticking. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about five minutes. Once slightly cooled, chop the chicken into smaller, bite-sized pieces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30774-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rest of the vegetables. Dice the cucumber and bell pepper. Slice the olives and tomatoes in half (or dice if using Roma or regular tomatoes). Pull the parsley leaves from the stems and give them a rough chop.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30774-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Finally, build the salad. Add the cooked and cooled pasta to a large bowl. Top the pasta with the cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and chopped chicken. Crumble the feta over top and add a pinch or two of the lemon zest. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"bb-recipe-card__note\"><\/p>\n<p>See how we <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/how-to-calculate-recipe-costs\/\">calculate recipe costs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*You can also use <strong>chicken breasts<\/strong>. Make sure you pound your chicken breast to an even thickness, about <strong>3\/4-inch thick<\/strong>, before marinating. Making sure the chicken is thin and even will help it cook quickly without drying it out. <strong>You can also filet your chicken breast into two thinner pieces or use chicken tenders.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">*<strong>Two Roma tomatoes (diced)<\/strong> or <strong>one medium tomato<\/strong> can be used in place of the grape tomatoes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">Serving<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">471<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">48<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">643<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #292929\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #292929\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #292929\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>  <i>Read our full<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/nutrition-information-disclaimer\/\">nutrition disclaimer here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-greek-chicken-pasta-salad-step-by-step-photos\">How to Make Greek Chicken Pasta Salad Step-by-Step Photos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The ingredients for a lemon marinade.\" class=\"wp-image-123542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad.jpg\" alt=\"The ingredients for a lemon marinade.\" class=\"wp-image-123542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/1-dressing-ingredients-chicken-salad.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Make the marinade: <\/strong>Start by removing the zest from one lemon. Use a zester, microplane, or small-holed cheese grater to scrape the thin layer of yellow zest from the peel. Set the zest aside. Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a separate bowl. You\u2019ll need at least 1\/4 cup of juice.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"A homemade lemon marinade in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade.jpg\" alt=\"A homemade lemon marinade in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/2-mix-marinade.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Now, prepare the mixture that will be used for both the dressing and the marinade. Mince two cloves of garlic and combine them in a bowl with 1\/4 cup lemon juice, 1\/4 cup olive oil, 1\/2 Tbsp dried oregano, 1\/2 tsp salt, some freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of that lemon zest. Whisk with a fork until well combined.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Chicken thighs in a ziplock bag with lemon marinade.\" class=\"wp-image-123540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken thighs in a ziplock bag with lemon marinade.\" class=\"wp-image-123540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/3-marinate-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Marinate the chicken: <\/strong>Add two boneless, skinless chicken thighs to a zip-lock bag and add half of that dressing, plus one more clove of minced garlic (you really want the chicken to be garlicky!). Squeeze out all the air, give the bag a quick massage to distribute the marinade, then refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Cooked butterfly pasta in a strainer.\" class=\"wp-image-123538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked butterfly pasta in a strainer.\" class=\"wp-image-123538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/5-cook-pasta.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Cook the pasta:<\/strong> While the chicken is marinating, cook 8oz. of pasta (any shape) according to the package directions. Drain the pasta in a colander and let it cool.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Chicken thighs cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-123537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken thighs cooking in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-123537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/6-cook-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Cook the chicken:<\/strong> Heat a skillet over a medium flame, and once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs. There should be enough oil on them from the marinade to keep them from sticking. Cook the thighs on each side until well browned and cooked through (about five minutes each side). <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced cooked chicken thighs on a cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-123536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken.jpg\" alt=\"Diced cooked chicken thighs on a cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-123536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/7-cut-chicken.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes, then chop it into smaller, bite-sized pieces.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, and parsley leaves on a wooden cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-123539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Diced cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, and parsley leaves on a wooden cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-123539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/4-chop-ingredients.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Prep the veggies:<\/strong> While the chicken is cooking you can prepare the rest of the vegetables. Dice 1\/2 cucumber (1.5 cups diced), dice the bell pepper, slice the tomatoes in half (or dice if using Roma or regular tomatoes), slice 1\/4 cup of olives in half, and give 1\/4\u00a0bunch parsley a rough chop.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Diced chicken thighs and prepped salad veggies in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl.jpg\" alt=\"Diced chicken thighs and prepped salad veggies in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/8-add-ingredients-to-bowl.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Assemble the salad: <\/strong>Finally, it\u2019s time to put everything together! Place the cooked, drained, and cooled pasta in a large bowl (it\u2019s under there, I swear). Top the pasta with the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, parsley, and chopped chicken.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Feta cheese added to the ingredients for Greek chicken salad, with the remaining lemon marinade being poured on top.\" class=\"wp-image-123534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing.jpg\" alt=\"Feta cheese added to the ingredients for Greek chicken salad, with the remaining lemon marinade being poured on top.\" class=\"wp-image-123534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/9-add-dressing.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Finally, crumble 2oz. feta over everything and add one last pinch of lemon zest. Pour the remaining dressing over the salad.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Two wooden spoons tossing a greek chicken salad in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123533\" title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Two wooden spoons tossing a greek chicken salad in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123533\" title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/10-toss-salad.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>And toss until everything is coated in dressing. Done!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com #pasta #chicken\" alt=\"Finished Greek chicken pasta salad in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123532\" title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com #pasta #chicken\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad.jpg\" alt=\"Finished Greek chicken pasta salad in a mixing bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-123532\" title=\"Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is the perfectly refreshing and filling summer meal with its medley of vegetables and tangy lemon garlic dressing. BudgetBytes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/11-final-chicken-salad.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I miiiiiight have to make this Greek chicken pasta salad again immediately after this batch is gone. Yeah, definitely.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Overhead view of a Greek chicken pasta salad recipe in two bowls next to a larger platter.\" class=\"wp-image-123545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-268x200.jpg 268w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of a Greek chicken pasta salad recipe in two bowls next to a larger platter.\" class=\"wp-image-123545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls-268x200.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Greek-Chicken-Pasta-Salad-Bowls.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-callout icon-callout\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Want to make it vegetarian? <\/strong>No problem. Just skip the chicken, and you can probably halve the dressing\/marinade (or just make the full batch if you really like a lot of dressing on your salads). The medley of vegetables is plenty to keep this salad filling and interesting on its own! And if you want a little more protein in there, chickpeas would do very well with these flavors! You could also use the marinade to make our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/bbq-grilled-tofu\/\">grilled tofu recipe<\/a> and use that instead of the chicken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t skip the lemon zest. <\/strong>The zest is the magic part of the lemon. It provides an incredibly lemony flavor without making things too sour. So, for this recipe, I use both the juice and the zest for an extra lemony kick. While you <em>could<\/em> use bottled lemon juice, I wouldn\u2019t recommend it because you\u2019d lose out on all the flavor from the zest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool the pasta.<\/strong> I cook the pasta and let it cool while I prep the rest of the salad. If it isn\u2019t quite cool enough, you can rinse the pasta under cold water and let it drain before mixing with the other ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meal prep it!<\/strong> This easy Greek chicken pasta salad holds up really well in the fridge. You can make it ahead and wait to add the dressing until just before serving, or go ahead and toss it all together. Just know the pasta will soak up some of the dressing as it sits. If you do dress it in advance, I\u2019d recommend making a little extra dressing to add before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"block-callout__icon-arrow\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"67\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 67 36\"><path d=\"M31.035 17.043c-3.032.319-6.09.472-9.14.533-3.992.078-4.45-.045-4.324-4.172.013-.417.264-1.964.016-2.414-.696.302-11.452 6.87-15.961 9.782-1.537.993-2.514 2.284-.449 3.634 5.249 3.434 10.586 7.278 16.228 10.867.113-1.732-.085-3.01-.05-3.473.346-4.76 1.026-3.911 5.6-4.417 6.997-.775 14.1-1.037 20.968-2.44 12.123-2.472 20.075-9.7 22.58-22.176.12-.59.156-1.198.32-2.494C57.853 13.2 44.654 15.61 31.034 17.043Z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-else-can-i-add\">What Else Can I Add?<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe is truly flexible. Don\u2019t like tomatoes? You can skip them and add more bell pepper. Or you can toss in any veggies you have that need to be used up! Here are some of my favorite add-in ideas:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spinach<\/li>\n<li>Corn<\/li>\n<li>Red onion<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/pickled-jalapenos\/\">Pickled jalape\u00f1os<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Artichoke hearts<\/li>\n<li>Crumbled pita chips (sprinkled on top for crunch)<\/li>\n<li>Chopped zucchini or yellow squash<\/li>\n<li>Pepperoncini<\/li>\n<li>Roasted red peppers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storage-instructions\">Storage Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>You can keep leftover Greek chicken salad in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The dressing will soak into the pasta as it sits, so you might want to make extra dressing to drizzle on top before serving. Toss everything together to reincorporate any dressing that has settled at the bottom before serving.<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-callout pattern-callout is-style-pattern-background\">\n<div class=\"block-callout__innerBlocks\">\n<p><em>Our Greek Chicken Pasta Salad recipe was originally published on 5\/11\/16. It was retested, reworked, and republished to be better than ever<\/em>\u00a0<em>5\/17\/25<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I guess we\u2019ve nearly hit that time of year when I just want to eat cold salads every day (I see you, summer!). 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