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    Summer Fireworks Pasta Salad


    Source of Recipe


    Marla

    List of Ingredients




    Summer Fireworks Pasta Salad


    1 pound Radiatore, Rotini or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
    Cilantro Pesto (see recipe below)
    3 tbsp. low-sodium chicken broth
    1/2 - 3/4 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut in l-inch pieces
    8 plum tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch chunks
    1 small red onion, slivered lengthwise
    1/4 cup toasted pinenuts
    Cilantro Pesto:

    2 cups packed cilantro leaves
    1 cup flat-leaf parsley
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
    2 tbsp. toasted pinenuts or walnuts
    1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Garnish:

    Cilantro sprigs
    Blue corn chips

    Recipe





    Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside in large
    serving bowl. Place ingredients for Cilantro Pesto in a blender or food
    processor, process until finely chopped.

    Heat chicken broth in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and
    saute 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Add
    chicken, tomatoes, red onion and pine nuts to pasta. Toss with alI of the
    Cilantro Pesto until combined.

    Garnish with cilantro sprigs and blue corn chips.

    Each Serving Provides:
    290 Calories
    19 g Protein
    37 g Carbohydrates
    8 g Fat
    2 g Saturated Fat
    30 mg Cholesterol
    100 mg Sodium
    Calories from Fat 25%


 

 

 


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