Protein-Packed Summer Chicken Pasta Salad

Some summer meals need to do a little bit of everything.

They need to work for meal prep. They need to travel well. They need to be easy enough for a busy week and satisfying enough to keep you full for hours.

This pasta salad checks all those boxes.

With lean protein, fiber-rich vegetables, healthy fats, and simple ingredients, it's the kind of meal that can help bring a little structure back to a busy summer day.

Why This Meal Supports Your Body

Chicken provides high-quality protein that helps support muscle repair, energy, and satiety.

Vegetables add fiber, vitamins, minerals, and crunch.

Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats that help make the meal more satisfying.

Together, these ingredients create a balanced meal that can help support steadier energy and fewer cravings later.

Simple nourishment that works with your body.

Protein-Packed Summer Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces chickpea or whole wheat pasta

2 cups cooked grilled chicken breast, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and allow to cool.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly combined.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serve chilled as a complete meal or alongside your favorite grilled foods.

A Simple Reminder

Summer meals do not need to be complicated.

A few whole ingredients, prepared ahead of time, can make busy days feel much easier.

And sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is make nourishment simple.