CHICKEN BOW TIE SALAD

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"I first prepared this pasta salad for a family picnic at a national park and everyone really enjoyed it. I'm sure Mother Nature helped make that meal so memorable, but I still find myself serving this often during the summer," writes Pam Guerin of Skowhegan, Maine. A zippy dressing lightly coats the tossed mixture of pasta, chicken, tomato and onion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Cool completely. For dressing, combine the chilies, lime juice, oil, garlic, cumin, sugar and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; stir well. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, onion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges