Chicken Pasta Salad
Photo by Marusa Jonas
Yield: 7 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup bell pepper, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, diced
- 1/2 cup green onion, gently rubbed under cold running water, sliced
- 1 cup yellow squash, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, sliced
- 1 cup whole wheat pasta, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups canned chicken, drained
- 1/2 cup canned peas, drained
- 1/2 cup canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Wash and prepare vegetables.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- For best results, chill for several hours to blend flavors.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes:
- Use frozen peas instead of canned
- Substitute any other vegetables that you have available
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Software Used:
ESHA Food Processor
Source:
- MyPlate Kitchen, North Carolina Department of Public Health & North Carolina Cooperative Extension
