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Cooking time: 30 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
I used whole wheat penne for this salad. It's a bit more firm than regular pasta and I prefer it for salads. Start cooking the vegetables when the pasta is almost done.
Chicken and Asparagus Salad with Pasta Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
6oz (180gr) asparagus
3oz (90gr) spinach
3/4 cup (3oz, 90gr) cherry tomatoes
3 green garlic substitute 3 green onions and 1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs sherry vinegar
4 tsp olive oil divided
1 cup pasta, bite-size, penne, rigatoni
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
To prepare: Cut chicken into bit-size pieces. In a medium bowl mix 2 tsp oil, soy sauce, cumin and paprika. Add chicken and stir well to combine. Set aside to marinate.
Prepare spinach, wash and dry if needed. Trim asparagus and cut into 1 1/2" (4cm) lengths. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Trim green garlic and slice, using most of the green tops.
To cook: Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, green garlic and sauté until asparagus is crisp-tender, 5 - 7 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add chicken and all marinade to skillet and sauté, stirring, until cooked through. Reduce heat, return asparagus, green garlic to skillet and heat through. Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, pasta and vinegar to skillet. Remove from heat and toss to combine. Serve.
Cooking schedule: 30 minutes |
Trim, slice green garlic |
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