Friday, June 24, 2011

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

 

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe



During the summer, my family often requests this recipe—especially our 19-year-old (we also have a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old). Simply add garlic bread for a great meal. It's wonderful, too, for a picnic or any gathering. —Lori Thon, Basin, Wyoming

This recipe is:

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    6 Servings
    Prep: 30 min. + marinating
    Grill: 10 min.


Ingredients

    1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
    1/2 cup cider vinegar
    1/3 cup honey
    2 teaspoons dried oregano
    1 teaspoon dried basil
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
    1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
    1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
    3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
    2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
    1 large green pepper, chopped
    2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained

    DRESSING:
    1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
    1 teaspoon garlic salt
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning


Directions

    In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Cut each chicken breast into four strips; add to marinade mixture. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
    Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; set aside.
    In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, olives and fettuccine. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Top with chicken. Yield: 6 servings.





Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad published in Country Woman May/June 1999, p33








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