CHICKEN, ROASTED CAPSICUM, FETA AND WALNUT PASTA SALAD

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Another great quick and easy BBQ chicken salad! Pecan can be used instead of walnuts. I've allowed 15 minutes cook time for pasta.

Provided by Jewelies

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

300 g frilled pasta shells
1 (270 g) jar char-grilled red capsicums, in oil
150 g feta cheese, chopped coarsely
425 g cooked chicken, coarsely chopped
35 g walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaf, loosely packed
60 ml red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan of boiling water until just tender, drain and rinse under cold running water, drain again.
  • Drain capsicum, reserving 1/3 cup of the capsicum oil, chop capsicum coarsely.
  • Combine capsicum and pasta in large bowl with feta cheese, chicken, walnuts and basil.
  • Combine reserved oil with vinegar, garlic and mustard, mixing well.
  • Drizzle dressing over chicken mixture, toss gently to combine.

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