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Saturday, July 30, 2016

lemon basil pasta salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

  • preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
  • cook chicken breasts on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). cut chicken into cubes.
  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. season pasta with garlic salt.
  • whisk vegetable oil, lemon juice, basil, and parmesan cheese together in a large bowl. add pasta, chicken, and spinach leaves. toss to coat.
  • cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.

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