Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe With Plums, Feta & Cumin Dressing
Savor the flavors of summer with this refreshing pasta salad recipe bursting with vibrant colors and zesty citrus notes. Tender whole wheat penne pasta is tossed with juicy plums, savory shredded chicken, and tangy feta cheese, all coated in a bright and flavorful dressing featuring fresh lemon juice, orange juice, and aromatic cumin. Finished with a sprinkling of green onions and cilantro, every bite delivers a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and citrusy goodness. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light and satisfying meal any day of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp agave nectar or honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (13 oz.) box whole wheat penne pasta
- 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded
- 4 large plums (about 1 1/4 pounds), pitted and cubed
- 3 1/2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (green and white parts)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- The Dressing:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, cumin, agave or honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- The Pasta Salad:
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the penne, shredded chicken, plums and feta cheese.
- Pour in the dressing and stir to coat the pasta.
- Add the green onions and cilantro and stir gently to combine.
- Serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Yield
Serves 6 to 8
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/6 of Recipe)
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
- Protein Content: 11 g
- Fat Content: 10 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
- Cholesterol Content: 39 mg
- Sodium Content: 425 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 8 g
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