Ingredients
chicken
whole wheat penne pasta
red peppers
garlic
basil
Asiago cheese
extra virgin olive oil
balsamic vinegar
dijon mustard
salt
freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Chicken & Whole Wheat Penne Pasta Salad
This is a fast & easy low-carb friendly recipe.
4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 cup roasted, chopped red peppers from jar ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1 cup cooked whole wheat penne pasta
4 tablespoons freshly grated Asiago
Vinaigrette Dressing:
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Combine all ingredients for the Vinaigrette dressing in a screw top jar. Cover and shake until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.
Combine first 5 ingredients, chicken through pasta, in a medium bowl. Add the vinaigrette dressing; mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Sprinkle grated Asiago over salad and serve. Makes 6 Servings.
