Monday, November 26, 2007

Chicken and Veggie Pasta Salad

Chicken and Veggie Pasta Salad

1 lb cooked whole wheat spaghetti, rinsed
half a roasted chicken, removed from bones and chopped (or 2 large chicken breasts)
6 roma tomatoes, seeds removed and then cut into thin wedges
1 English cucumber, half peeled and sliced thin
1.5 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
Italian dressing (I used Good Seasons prepared with red wine vinegar)
cheese (used a shredded Italian blend, next time I will try mini mozzarella balls)

marinate cucumbers and tomatoes in Italian dressing 4-5 hours
before serving add all other ingredients to cucumbers and tomatoes and toss

Serves a crowd. I have varied the pasta shape, vegetables (artichokes, peppers, carrots, raw zucchini, celery and more) and omitted the chicken. This makes a great potluck dish or new mom dish.

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