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Corkscrew Chicken Pasta Salad

corkscrew chicken pasta
Ingredients:
  • (2 Tbsp.) balsamic vinegar
  • (1 Tbsp.) olive oil
  • (1 Tbsp.) water
  • (2 Tbsp.) sun-dried tomatoes (packed without oil), chopped
  • (1 Tbsp.) fresh basil, chopped
  • (1 Tbsp.) red onion, chopped
  • (1 1/2 cups) uncooked whole-wheat rotini
  • (1 1/2 cups) 2 in. cut green beans
  • (2 cups) cooked chicken breast, diced
  • (1/4 cup) crumbled blue cheese
Servings
4
Salad

Corkscrew Chicken Pasta Salad

Tender rotini pasta with diced chicken, crumbled blue cheese, green beans and more!

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Fill a large pot with water and place over High heat. When boiling, add pasta and follow cooking times on package. During last 5 minutes, add beans. Drain and place under cold running water.

  2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil and water. Add tomatoes, basil and onion.
  3. 3Toss pasta with chicken, blue cheese and dressing, serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 267
  • Total Fat 7.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 28.7 g
  • Protein 21.2 g
  • Cholesterol 42 mg
  • Sodium 413 mg
  • Fiber 5.3 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Pasta Salads

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.