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Salad with Creamy Pasta
Salad with Creamy Pasta
This whole wheat penne salad with rotisserie chikcen and creamy caesar dressing is a lighter alternative to tradition chicken fettucine alfredo.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Grains / Lentils, Pasta
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 packages Fresh Express 50/50 Mix
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken breast skin removed, chopped
- 6 cups whole wheat penne cooked (or favorite whole wheat pasta)
- 1 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- 4 ounces parmigiano reggiano grated
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup your favorite store-bought Caesar dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup of dressing with chicken and penne until dressing is well incorporated, set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, mix greens and half of the parsley with 1/4 cup dressing.
- Top with penne and chicken mixture.
- Garnish with parmiggiano regginano, remaining parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Contains Allergens:
- Gluten
- Milk
- Wheat
Keywords Chicken, Entrees, Kid-Friendly, Meals Under $10, Protein, Quick & Easy, Spinach, Spring Mix
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