Sports recipe served on a plate, by 2 Chefs Italian Restaurant & Bar
Jul 14 2026

Sports Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Dressing

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4-6 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the whole wheat pasta to the boiling water, and cook according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. 4

    Halve Cherry Tomatoes

    While the pasta is cooking, wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.

  2. 5

    Wash Spinach

    Rinse the baby spinach under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

Grill Chicken

  1. 6

    Prepare Chicken

    Season the grilled chicken breast with salt and pepper, then grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.

  2. 7

    Slice Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

Make the Dressing

  1. 8

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, grilled chicken strips, and feta cheese.

  2. 10

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until well mixed.

Serve

  1. 11

    Plate the Salad

    Serve the salad in individual bowls or on a large platter.

  2. 12

    Enjoy

    Enjoy your nutritious and delicious sports salad!

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