Mediterranean Pasta Salad with our Parmesan Basil Vinaigrette! #pastasalad #easyrecipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole grain pasta adds fiber, while lentil pasta is high in protein.

Grill 3 chicken breasts.

Cook 1 pound of bow tie pasta according to package instructions.

Rinse and drain kalamata olives.

Slice mini cucumbers into half moons.

Drain mozzarella balls and add to the bowl.

Combine cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, mozzarella, and feta cheese in a large bowl.

Add grilled chicken to the salad mixture.

Toss everything with basil parmesan vinaigrette.

Cooking Techniques

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