Savory Chicken Pasta Salad
- 6 Servings
- 350 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
Marinade
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Juice of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups Mountain High® original, lowfat or fat free plain yoghurt
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 2/3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
- 1 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes
Salad Dressing
- 1 cup Mountain High® original or lowfat plain yoghurt
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
Preparation
- To make the marinade, in a medium bowl, combine all marinade ingredients; mix well. Place chicken in a gallon freezer bag with a zippered closure and pour the marinade over it. Squeeze the air out of the bag and seal. Refrigerate in a bowl for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
- Remove chicken from marinade and let excess marinade drain off. Grill chicken breasts over direct medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Cool and cut into 1-inch cubes. Refrigerate while preparing the salad.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Salad Dressing ingredients.
- Drain the pasta and allow to cool slightly. Add the pasta to the salad dressing; toss to coat. Gently stir in chicken and tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours to combine flavors. Garnish with additional chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 5g 8%, Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 8%, Cholesterol 55mg 18%, Sodium 250mg 11%, Potassium 480mg 14%, Total Carbohydrate 51g 17%, Dietary Fiber 3g 12%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 10%, Iron 15%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 2%, Thiamin 25%, Riboflavin 15%, Niacin 45%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic Acid 20%, Vitamin B12 4%, Pantothenic Acid 8%, Phosphorus 20%, Magnesium 10%, Zinc 8%, Selenium 60%, Copper 10%, Manganese 25%
Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)
Calories 350, Calories from Fat 45, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 2g, Sugars 14g, Protein 26g, Beta-Carotene 15%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 3 1/2, Starch 1 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 3, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 1oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp
