Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 14 servings.
Combining the coolness of a salad and the zesty seasonings of pizza, this salad is perfect for a summer get together.
Megan Moore, Memphis, Tennessee
Ingredients
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1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
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2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
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2 cups cubed cooked chicken
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1 large green pepper, chopped
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1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
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1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
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2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
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6 green onions, sliced
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1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain well. In a large serving bowl, combine the cheese, chicken, peppers, mushrooms, olives, green onions, pepperoni and pasta.
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2.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Toss before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 300 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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