Souvlaki Chicken Pasta Salad

Greek style pasta salad, nice balanced flavors, nothing is overpowering.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• Marinade

• 1  cup canola oil
• 3  garlic cloves
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1  lemon, zest of
• 1  tablespoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
•  water

• Dressing

• 6  garlic cloves, chopped
• 3  ounces sun-dried tomatoes
• 4  ounces feta cheese
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 2  lemons, juice of
• 2  lemons, zest of
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
•  water

• Main Ingredients

• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1  lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1  lb pasta, bow-tie, cooked aldente, tossed with a bit of
•  olive oil
• 8  ounces  chopped  olives
• 3  sprigs fresh oregano, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Mix marinade ingredients in food processor or with immersion blender.
2. Add water until the consistancy is about that of maple syrup.
3. Place with chicken in plastic bag, remove air, marinate overnight.
4. Grill or broil chicken until tender.
5. Allow to cool and chop in to bite sized chunks Mix dressing ingredients in food processor or with immersion blender.
6. Add water until the consistancy is about that of maple syrup.
7. Combine chicken, oilves, pasta, fresh oregano and toss.
8. Add desired amount of dressing while tossing.
9. Adjust seasoning and Garnish with more fresh oregano.