Friday, April 5, 2013

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe #5

 

Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe



Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together. Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee





    Prep: 35 min.
    Cook: 20 min.
    Yield: 14 Servings


Ingredients


    1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
    2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
    2 cups cubed cooked chicken
    1 large green pepper, chopped
    1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
    1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
    2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
    6 green onions, sliced
    1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
    1/2 cup canola oil
    1/3 cup red wine vinegar
    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper


Directions

    Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta.
    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving. Yield: 14 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 300 calories, 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 415 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein.


Originally published as Chicken Pasta Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2008, p26




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