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This green goddess pasta salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, tangy feta, and a flavorful homemade green goddess dressing. It's the best lunch salad and also perfect for any cookout!
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Feta Green Goddess Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken

This green goddess pasta salad is packed with juicy grilled chicken, tangy feta, and a flavorful homemade green goddess dressing. It's the best lunch salad and also perfect for any cookout!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 463kcal

Ingredients

Green Goddess Dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup diced avocado (about 1/2 avocado)
  • 1/2 cup firmly-packed fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup firmly-packed fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons jarred or fresh pesto
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Grilled Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

  • 10 oz pasta (cavatappi, penne, etc.)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta

Instructions

Green Goddess Dressing

  • Place yogurt, mayonnaise, avocado, parsley, cilantro, pesto, capers, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Blend on high speed, scraping down sides as necessary until dressing is smooth.
  • Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and store in fridge until ready to use (up to 6 days)

Grilled Chicken

  • Rub chicken breasts all over with olive oil and lemon juice. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Grill chicken over medium-high heat, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F, about 8-10 minutes of cooking. Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool.
  • Once chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside.

Salad

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, peas, feta, and green goddess dressing to bowl and fold until pasta is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store salad in refrigerator up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 8oz | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.1g | Protein: 32.9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 5.4g | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg