PammyJo
09-13-2005, 09:20 PM
Southwestern Chicken and Pasta Salad
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Salad
4 oz (1 cup) uncooked ditalini (short macaroni tubes) or elbow macaroni
1 (10-oz) pkg Frozen southwestern style corn & roasted red peppers
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained, rinsed
Dressing
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1. Cook ditalini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, cook frozen corn in microwave as directed on package. Cut pouch open; pour into large bowl. Add chicken, onions and black beans.
3. In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well
4. Add cooked ditalini and dressing to corn mixture; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Stir just before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
4 (1 1/2 cup) servings
Info per serving
Calories: 410
Fat: 8
Carbs: 51
Fiber: 6
Protein: 33
Points: 8
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Salad
4 oz (1 cup) uncooked ditalini (short macaroni tubes) or elbow macaroni
1 (10-oz) pkg Frozen southwestern style corn & roasted red peppers
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained, rinsed
Dressing
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1. Cook ditalini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, cook frozen corn in microwave as directed on package. Cut pouch open; pour into large bowl. Add chicken, onions and black beans.
3. In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients; blend well
4. Add cooked ditalini and dressing to corn mixture; stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Stir just before serving. If desired, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
4 (1 1/2 cup) servings
Info per serving
Calories: 410
Fat: 8
Carbs: 51
Fiber: 6
Protein: 33
Points: 8