Greek Chicken Pasta Salad

This salad is not for anyone with a plain pallette!…

Small shell pasta works the best for this if you are using fresh garlic be careful not to use too much or the garlic flavor will overpower all the other flavors I recommend to use garlic powder I also recommend to make the dressing a day in advance to blend the flavors… plan ahead there is a 2 hour chilling time before serving and feel free to adjust all amounts

Servings 6-8

Ingredients:

3 chicken breasts, cold cooked and cubed (can use more chicken)

1 (8-ounce) package uncooked small shell pasta

4-6 green onions, chopped

1 cup sliced brined olives (such as kalamata, can use regular black olives)

1 large celery rib, diced

1/2 large  green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

fresh ground black pepper, to taste

DRESSING:

3/4 cup olive oil

1 tablspoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)

1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (more to mix in the salad at the end if desired)

Instructions:————————————————-

In a food processor process all dressing ingredients together until well blended; place in the refrigerator until needed.

Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente (it is recommended not to cook until soft) drain and rinse well under very cold water and allow to drain in a colander.

In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta with cubed chicken, green onions, olives, celery and both red and green bell pepper, then mix in the feta cheese.

Pour the dressing over and toss to combine.

Season with black pepper.

You may mix in more Parmesan cheese if desired and season with more salt if needed.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 or more hours (the longer the better).

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