Amy's Global Kitchen

As summer temperatures climb, spending long hours in a hot kitchen quickly loses its appeal. That’s when simple, refreshing meals become essential. Dishes that are easy to prepare, light on the stomach, and full of flavor are the real heroes of the season, and this Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is exactly that.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing side dish for a backyard gathering, this recipe delivers. It’s one of those meals that feels effortless but tastes like you put in far more work than you actually did. Inspired by the classic flavors of a traditional Greek salad, this pasta dish brings together everything you already love: crisp vegetables, tender chicken, briny olives, and creamy feta, then elevates it with perfectly cooked pasta and a zesty dressing. The result is a vibrant, satisfying dish that’s both hearty and refreshing.

One of the best parts? It’s incredibly versatile. Serve it chilled for a cooling dinner on a hot evening, or bring it along to picnics, potlucks, or beach days. It works just as well as a main course as it does alongside grilled favorites.

This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad has quickly become a staple in my summer rotation and once you try it, it might just become one of yours too.

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

Amy’s Global Kitchen Recipes

A light and refreshing pasta salad that is perfect for warm summer days. It’s an easy, flavorful dish that works as both a satisfying main or a crowd-pleasing side.

Print Recipe

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups Pasta or Orzo cooked
• 1-2 cups Chicken cooked and shredded
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cup Cucumber diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced
• 1/4 cup Red onion thinly sliced (optional)
• 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled
• 1/2 cup Olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic minced
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Cook pasta according to the package, drain, and cool.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
• Mix dressing ingredients and pour over salad and toss until evenly coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Gently mix in crumbled feta. Chill for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

Time Saving Tips:

• Grab a rotisserie chicken from the store–shred the meat, bag it up, and put in fridge for up to 3 or 4 days before needed.
• I also love using Barilla’s Instant Pasta Pouches–microwave 60-90 seconds, no boiling water, no waiting

Alternatives:

• Grilled shrimp
• Chickpeas, grilled or roasted tofu, Lentils (Vegeterian/Vegan)
• Quinoa or couscous, whole wheat pasta, or chickpea or lentil pasta

Keyword Chicken, pasta salad, picnic, quick meal, summer