BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING
From recipelink.com, I wanted a similar recipe, or copycat to the Chicken Cilantro Salad that Albertsons sells in my area. I posted a request on this board and got this reply. Sounds good and plan on trying soon.
Provided by True Texas
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare dressing. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken in hot oil for 6-8 minutes , stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in th center. Toss chicken, chili powder, garlic and salt. (add more seasonings to taste if you wish) Set chicken aside.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water.
- Mix pasta, chicken,dressing, tomato and beans. Enjoy!
- Creamy Cilantro-Pesto Dressing.
- 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro (3/4 cup dried).
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
- 1/3 cups pine nuts.
- 1/3 cup olive oil.
- 1/4 cup whipping cream **.
- 1 teaspoons grated lemon peel.
- 1 TBSP.lemon juice ***.
- 1/8 teaspoons ground red pepper.
- 2 cloves garlic.
- Place all above ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Cover and process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 148.4, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 22.7
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