Carnival Chicken Pasta Salad

Makes: 
7 servings, approximately 1 cup each (300 grams)
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
small mixing bowl
large mixing bowl
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Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

This colorful, low-calorie, one-dish main course can be made ahead of time. And it is exceptionally easy because it is served at room temperature; which also makes it an easy dish to transfer to other homes or on outings.

Salad
2
cups
cooked small seashell pasta, approximately 1 cup uncooked pasta
(140
g)
1 12
cups
(about 6 ounces) cooked chicken breast, boned, skinned, cubed
(168
g)
1
cup
red bell pepper, diced
(150
g)
1
cup
yellow squash, shredded, use Cone #1
(150
g)
12
cup
carrots, sliced, use Cone #4
(61
g)
12
cup
green onions, sliced
(50
g)
12
cup
corn kernels
(75
g)
12
cup
peas
(75
g)
15
ounces
black beans, rinsed and drained
(420
g)

Dressing

14
cup
+ 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
(90
mL)
3
tablespoons
olive oil
(45
mL)
3
teaspoons
coarse ground mustard
(15
mL)
12
teaspoon
cumin
(2.5
mL)
14
teaspoon
salt
(1.25
mL)
14
teaspoon
hot sauce
(1.25
mL)
Directions: 
  1. Combine all Salad ingredients in large bowl.
  2. Mix all Dressing ingredients in small mixing bowl or jar. Stir or shake until blended.
  3. When ready to serve, pour dressing over chicken and pasta mixture and gently toss.
  4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Tips: 
  • Serve with a hearty warm bread and you have an entire meal complete with protein and vegetables.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
337
Total Fat: 
9g
Saturated Fat: 
1g
Cholesterol: 
34mg
Sodium: 
446mg
Total Carbs: 
47g
Dietary Fiber: 
9g
Sugar: 
2g
Protein: 
24g

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