Summer Grilled Chicken and Pasta Salad
Ready In: 40 mins
Serves: 4
Yields: 10 cups
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 8 ounces whole wheat fusilli or 8 ounces penne
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1⁄4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Directions
- Heat grill and oil brill grate. Grill chicken 7-10 minutes or until no longer pink; turning once. Cool and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain and rinse under cold running water to cool.
- Place garlic on cutting board; sprinkle with salt. With side of large knife, mash into paste.
- Place tomatoes, avocado, garlic paste, cilantro, lime juice and pepper in large bowl; stir to combine. Add pasta, peas and chicken and toss to coat.
- Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
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