Chicken Club Salad
This colorful chicken and pasta salad is served over lettuce or spinach to make a tasty lunch or dinner. Pick your favorite veggies to add to this salad.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pasta (uncooked whole wheat, small, such as macaroni or rotelle)
- 6 cups romaine lettuce (well washed and torn, or spinach)
- 2 cups vegetables (fresh, green pepper, celery, cauliflower florets, cucumber, carrots chopped)
- 2 cups tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked skinless chicken (1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (lowfat)
- 1 egg (hard cooked, optional)
- 1/4 cup cheese (shredded, or cheese crumbles)
Directions
1. Wash hands.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and cool.
3. Place 1½ cups of the romaine in each of 4 large bowls or plates.
4. Combine chopped vegetables, chicken and pasta.
5. Add dressing; toss lightly to coat. Divide evenly among the 4 bowls.
6. Top each serving with a few egg slices, if desired, and 1 Tablespoon of the shredded cheese.
Notes
Learn more about:
- Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Cauliflower
- Cucumber
- Carrots
- Lettuce
Iowa State University Extension,
Recipe is Courtesy of the Iowa State University Extension 2009 Calendar, Montana State University Eat Better. Buy Better. recipes
