How to Make Zesty Feta and Shrimp Summer Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime calls for light and fresh dishes that are quick and easy to prepare, and this Zesty Feta and Shrimp Summer Pasta Salad is the perfect recipe to add to your summer menu. This vibrant and flavorful pasta salad is filled with juicy shrimp, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, making it a refreshing and satisfying meal for a hot summer day.

What sets this pasta salad apart is the combination of ingredients that creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • ½ pound frozen cooked cocktail shrimp
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can diced black olives, drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup baby carrots, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
  • salt-free seasoning blend to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken in a baking dish, and roast 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, mix the chicken, pasta, shrimp, olives, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber. Toss with balsamic vinegar and feta cheese, and season with salt-free seasoning blend.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 397mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 331mg