Cap off the summer season with a classic picnic/outdoor gathering favourite! This dish is fresh, delicious and the flavours are brought together by a Greek-inspired Vinaigrette dressing! Perfect for a hot summer day or when you need a meal that doesn’t need to be heat up.

Finding the right type of pasta is key. Make sure you find a pasta that suits your liking and dietary needs but keep in mind that the more nooks and crannies the better! More places to hold the delicious dressings and spices.

Macros:

Per Serving.
Calories: 393
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 26 g *

*includes fat content in marinade. Actual fat consumed will vary depending on how much of the marinade was used in end product meal

Grilled Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1lb Chicken thighs

Chicken Marinade

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 4 cloves of garlic – minced

• 1 lemon – juiced

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley – chopped

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Pasta Salad

• 1 box Cassava Fussili (Jovial)

• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives – de-pitted and halved

• 1/2 Medium Red Onion – diced

• 1 English cucumber – diced

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes – halved

• 1 bell pepper – diced

• 3 tbsp parsley – chopped

Dressing:

• 1/3 cup Olive Oil

• 1 lemon – juiced

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 2 tsp dijon mustard

• 2 tsp maple syrup

• 2 cloves garlic minced

• 3/4 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp salt salt

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

METHOD

Step 1: Combine ingredients in chicken marinade and whisk together in a large mixing bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss until fully coated. 

Step 2: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt. Follow instructions on box for the cooking time of your chosen pasta

Step 3: Once pasta is cooked, drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside to cool

Step 4: Toss in the salad ingredients in a medium mixing bowl

Step 5: In a mason jar combine all ingredients for dressing and shake until fully combined

Step 6: Drizzle dressing over the pasta salad until fully coated 

Step 7: Taste and season with extra salt and pepper if desired!

Step 8: Serve warm or put in the fridge until ready to be enjoyed!

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