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California Chicken and Pasta Salad

  • In a serving bowl stir together 2 cups cooked whole-grain penne pasta, 2 cups cooked and diced skinless chicken breast, 1 thinly sliced celery stalk, 2 thinly sliced green onions, and 1 tablespoon minced cilantro.
  • Toss with the dressing.
  • Add ¼ cup small diced avocado just before serving.

Dressing:

  • In a deep mixing bowl whisk together 1/3 cup orange juice, ¼ teaspoon curry powder, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon canola oil.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe adapted from Diabetic Cooking, July/August 2010.