We don’t live in California, but nonetheless, I think you will enjoy this refreshing and healthy chicken pasta recipe.
California Chicken Pasta Salad
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 1/3 cups cooked penne or similar pasta
8 ounces skinless chicken breast, cooked and diced (about 2 cups)
1 large celery stalk, thinly sliced
1 large scallion, trimmed and chopped
1 Tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
For the Dressing:
1/3 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 cup small avocado, diced
Directions
- In a large serving bowl, combine pasta, chicken, celery, scallion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, combine orange juice, curry powder, salt, pepper, vinegar, and oil. Stir well.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Add avocado and toss gently.
Thanks to Texas A & M Agrilife Extension for this recipe!
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