PASTA CHICKEN SALAD WITH MINT CILANTRO DRESSING:
This week,we bring you cool salad from you and your family members liked salads.They are easy,Healthy and are guaranteed to help you stay cool.The recipes are from the kitchens of soups and salads, pepperoncino and Freshies.
Ingredients:
1 packet pasta - penne or fusilli(preferably whole wheat)
cooked in salt water
1/2 kg boneless,skin less chicken breast
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 brench of cilantro
1 green chilli
juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp olive oil
garlic
salt and pepper to taste
Salad toppings:
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber,thinly sliced
Red capsicum,thinly sliced
Method:
1 Boil a Pasta according to pack-age instructions.
2. Marinate chicken breast with lemon juice,garlic,salt and pepper with fresh cilantro for 2 hours.
3 Grill the chicken and keep it aside.
4. For dressing,blend the mint,cilantro leaves,lemon juice,salt,pepper and little olive oil and green chilli to make a puree and keep it aside.
5. In a big bowl,add the boiled pasta,diced grilled chicken pieces ,cucumber slices,tomatoes and red capsicum and toss with the green dressing.
6. The salad is light and perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
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