CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Fabulous light dish that's great on a hot summers night. An easy recipe to swap different ingredients around. Coriander (cilantro) instead of basil is yum! Also some crispy bacon or prosciutto goes well. Please note an Australian tablespoon is 4 teaspoons.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

200 g pasta shells
425 g cooked chicken, chopped
250 g cherry tomatoes
1 small red capsicum
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, shredded
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to packet directions, drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Combine pasta with chicken, tomatoes, capsicum, onion, olives and basil in a large bowl.
  • Make dressing - combine all ingredients in a screw top jar, shake to combine.
  • Add dressing to chicken pasta and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 79.7, Sodium 237.7, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 34.8

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