Monday, November 06, 2006
Pasta Dishes: Grilled Chicken Cashew Pasta Salad
1 cup uncooked orzo or small ring pasta
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 T lemon juice
1 1/2 t prepared mustard
Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; set aside. Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Place chicken on grill. Grill, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes per side until tender and no longer pink (170F). Remove from grill. Cool slightly, cut into bite-size pieces.
Combine chicken and remaining ingredients in medium bowl; toss to mix. Season to taste with black pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1 T lemon juice
1 1/2 t prepared mustard
Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium direct heat. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions; set aside. Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Place chicken on grill. Grill, covered, for 5 to 8 minutes per side until tender and no longer pink (170F). Remove from grill. Cool slightly, cut into bite-size pieces.
Combine chicken and remaining ingredients in medium bowl; toss to mix. Season to taste with black pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
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# posted by jLow @ 3:49 PM 
