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Caesar Chicken Pasta Salad

Ready In: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
Low Added Sugar

Try this dish tonight with the whole family – it's light and sure to satisfy picky eaters!

What you'll need

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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 g19%
Saturated Fat 5 g25%
Sodium 390 mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 27 g10%
Dietary Fiber 3 g11%

* 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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