Post by chief_cook2 on Oct 23, 2003 8:46:24 GMT -6
Ingredients for 8 Servings
1 lb Medium Shells, Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
3 cups Boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cooled
1 1/4 cups Red or white seedless grapes, cut in half
1 large Cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
6 Scallions, sliced
3 cups Navel oranges, peeled and sectioned with a knife
1 Head of lettuce
Light Orange Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1/4 cup White wine vinegar
3/4 cup Orange juice concentrate
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
Procedure:
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pasta, chicken, grapes, cucumber, scallions and half the orange sections.
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients.
5. Pour the vinaigrette into the pasta mixture and toss the salad gently.
6. On a large platter, arrange the lettuce leaves.
7. Mound the salad on top of the lettuce and garnish with remaining orange slices.
8. Each Serving Provides:
9. 336 Calories , 19.3 g Protein , 46.7 g Carbohydrates , 8.4 g Fat , 32.9 mg Cholesterol , 308 mg Sodium , Calories from Fat 22%