Taziki's Signature Pasta - Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Taziki's Signature Pasta - Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

from plainchicken.com
25 min

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad  - the recipe for Taziki's Signature Pasta - homemade vinaigrette tossed with penne pasta, chicken, feta, tomatoes, and fresh basil - tastes great warm or cold. Great for a potluck. Can make a day ahead - the flavors get better as it sits. This is seriously delicious!

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 Tbsp shallot (minced)
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • Juice from one lemon
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ cups olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1½ pounds penne pasta
  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (grilled and cubed)
  • 3 cups feta cheese, (crumbled)
  • 6 roma tomatoes, (seeded and diced)
  • 1 handful fresh basil, (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Place thyme, shallot, balsamic vinegar, lemon, sugar, and Dijon mustard in blender. Pulse a few times. Slowly blend in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine pasta, chopped chicken, feta, tomatoes and fresh basil. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to fully coat chicken pasta mixture.

  4. 4

    Serve warm or cold.