Italian Penne Salad w/ Chicken, Penne, and Fresh Mozzarella

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 284.3
  • Total Fat: 8.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 17.9 mg
  • Sodium: 393.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 15.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Italian Penne Salad w/ Chicken, Penne, and Fresh Mozzarella calories by ingredient


Introduction

This salad has lots of extras that make it so decadent with relatively few calories. Great for a picnic or potluck! This salad has lots of extras that make it so decadent with relatively few calories. Great for a picnic or potluck!
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    1 Deli chicken - breast meat only, skin removed, cubed
    1 16 oz box Barilla Penne Pasta, prepared according to
    package instructions
    1 Jar Sclafani Italian Marinated Mushrooms, drained
    1 Jar Roasted Red Peppers, drained
    1 14 oz Can Artichoke Hearts, drained
    1 12 oz Can Baby Corn, drained
    1 8 oz tub Fresh Mozzarella pearls
    1/2 Cup Fresh Basil, chopped
    1/2 C Wishbone Italian Dressing
    Salt and Pepper to taste

Tips

P.S. You can add any veggies you like! Sauteed zucchini, steamed asparagus, grape tomatoes...


Directions

Mix everything together and serve. I like it just after you mix the hot pasta in as it makes the mozzarella balls a little melty. It's great cold too. Makes fantastic leftovers!

Serving Size: Makes 10 1.5-cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEWGIRLIN2012.