Pasta Black Bean Amp Chicken Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Pasta Chicken Salad with Black Beans. A upgrade on plain salads. Great for anytime. Ingredients:
pasta ingredients |
4 ounces (1 cup) uncooked dried cavatelli pasta or medium pasta shells |
dressing ingredients |
2/3 cup italian salad dressing |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
salad ingredients |
1 1/2 cups cubed 1-inch cooked chicken |
4 ounces (1 cup) land o lakes® cheddar cheese, cubed |
1 medium (1 cup) yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices, halved |
1 small red or green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips, halved crosswise |
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained |
lettuce leaves |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Meanwhile, combine salad dressing, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce in large bowl; mix well. Add cooked pasta and all remaining salad ingredients except lettuce leaves; toss lightly to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
3. To serve, place 1 lettuce leaf on each individual plate; top with pasta mixture.
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