Cilantro-Lime Pasta Salad

Lynn demonstrates a delicious Cilantro-Lime Pasta Salad.  This would be perfect for lunch or even a light dinner.  Adapted from Better Homes and Garden.  5 servings.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces dried whole what rotini pasta
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound boneless/skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 medium mango cut into 1/2" pieces
• 1 medium avocado, cut into 1/2" pieces
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
• Lime wedges, (opt.)

Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.  Roast the chicken in the oven at 350° until done.  Cut chicken into bite size pieces, when cool enough to handle.

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.

For the dressing, in a blender, combine lime juice, cilantro oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.  Cover and blend about 30 seconds or until well mixed.  Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, mango, avocado, sweet peppers, and jalapeno pepper.  Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.  Serve with lime wedges if desired. 

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Lynn's Recipes | August 2015
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