club med chicken salad

Name: Club Med Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) penne rigate pasta (or similar pasta your choice of regular or whole wheat); 2/3 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 clove(s) red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) dijon mustard; 1 pint(s) cherry tomatoes, or similar, cut in half; 6 1/2 ounce(s) artichoke hearts (not marinated); 1/2 cup(s) raisins (can substitute yellow raisins or currants); 1/2 cup(s) kalamata olives (or similar imported olives); 3 tablespoon(s) capers; 3 cup(s) cooked chicken, cooled and diced (we used leftover grilled chicken breasts); - cheese, freshly grated or crumbled (read recipe intro) (optional)

10 Pinches

C G

Vallèe du Willamette, OR

Updated on Aug 16, 2014

Yummy Mediterranean flavors abound! Printed on the back package of Natural Directions' whole wheat penne rigate. Cheese can be added to the salad, too if you want-feta, romano, gorgonzola, etc. Fresh herb would be a flavorful addition: mint, basil, flat leaf parsley, for ex.

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prep time 10 Hr

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces penne rigate pasta (or similar pasta your choice of regular or whole wheat)
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 clove red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
1 pint cherry tomatoes, or similar, cut in half
6 1/2 ounces artichoke hearts (not marinated)
1/2 cup raisins (can substitute yellow raisins or currants)
1/2 cup kalamata olives (or similar imported olives)
3 tablespoons capers
3 cups cooked chicken, cooled and diced (we used leftover grilled chicken breasts)
- cheese, freshly grated or crumbled (read recipe intro) (optional)

How To Make club med chicken salad

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to the package directions. Drain then rinse immediately with cold water. Drain again.

Step 2

In a small non-reactive bowl whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
Step 3

In a large non-metallic bowl combine the drained pasta with the (cherry) tomatoes, artichoke hearts, raisins, olives, capers, cooked chicken. Stir in the dressing and toss to combine.
Step 4

Cover and refrigerate salad for 30 minutes.
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