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Ready In:
25 minutes
Serves: 6
Try this dish tonight with the whole family – it's light and sure to satisfy picky eaters!
What you'll need
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Strainer
Large bowl
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Stovetop
Large pot (stockpot) with lid
Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Serves 6
3 cups Chicken Breast grilled, skinned, shredded
6 ounces Penne Pasta dry
6 cups Romaine Lettuce cut into 1 inch wide strips
1 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
1/2 cup Fresh Basil finely chopped
1/2 cup Green Onions chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
4 ounces Feta Cheese crumbled
2 cloves Garlic minced
1/3 cup Caesar Dressing
Directions
1.Cook pasta by following package directions, drain and lightly rinse with cold water.
2.While pasta cooks, chop the other ingredients.
3.In a large bowl: combine all ingredients and toss until all ingredients are coated with dressing.
4.Serve.
Chef's Tips
- To reduce sodium, use plain cooked chicken in place of the commercial roasted varieties which can be high in sodium.
- Experiment with the salad:
- Substitute the basil/parsley with cilantro.
- Substitute the feta cheese for one of your choice.
- Try a different type of pasta: Fusilli, Rigatoni, Rotelle, Rotini.
- Try it with your favorite dressing.
- Try it with sliced olives.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2.00 cup
Serving Per Container 6
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 361 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 15 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat 5 g | 25% | |
| Sodium 390 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 27 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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