LEMON POPPYSEED PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 box (16 ounces) Radiatore Pasta 2 cups chopped chicken (2 boneless skinless chicken breasts)* 1 cup chopped strawberries, stems removed 1 cup red grapes, sliced in half 5-6 miniature yellow bell peppers (or 1 and 1/2 large one) 1 cup celery, chopped 1/4 cup chopped pecans, or sub slivered almonds 1/3 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional Dressing 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon light mayo 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons dijon mustard (do not use regular) 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 and 1/2 tablespoon poppyseeds 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon zest of a lemon chelseasmessyapron/lemon-poppyseed-pasta-salad/ INSTRUCTIONS Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water. Meanwhile prepare the fruits and vegetables – chop the strawberries (remove stems, halve the grapes, chop and remove the stems and seeds from the yellow peppers, chop the celery. Combine the fruits and vegetables with the chopped pecans and craisins. Mix together gently. Stir in the pasta and mix gently. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and (if desired) Mrs. Dash chicken grilling blends to taste. Lightly coat your skillet with 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil. Preheat the skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place the chicken in the skillet and then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 8 to 12 minutes. As the chicken cooks, turn it occasionally so it browns evenly. If it starts to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium-low. Remove the chicken, allow to cool, and chop. Add to the salad. Meanwhile combine all of the dressing ingredients in a large jar. Shake well to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until completely combined. Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge. Return any leftovers to the fridge in an airtight container. NOTES *I recommend adding olive oil, salt, pepper, and Mrs. Dash chicken grilling blends to coat the chicken before cooking in the skillet. Share to save Feel free to or FOLLOW ME. I am always posting awesome stuff!** https://facebook/judyhelpsfriends Join our FREE Weight Loss Support Group on Facebook. Recipes, Diet Tips, For more great recipes join our awesome FREE online group: click on ---> https://facebook/groups/judyskinnyfreindsuccess/ order all natural skinny fiber here--JudyKey.sbc90/
Posted on: Sun, 20 Apr 2014 17:34:54 +0000
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