Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad (meatless)
Portion Size: 1 ½ cup
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 1 lb. pound package pasta (Rotelle or Bow Tie) | For vegan: use vegan pasta |
| ¼ cup red onion | Washed, trimmed and sliced |
| 1 lb. meatless chicken , chopped | |
| 1 medium red or green bell pepper | Washed and chopped |
| ¼ cup sliced pitted ripe olives | |
| ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped fine | |
| 4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled | For vegan: use vegan Feta cheese. |
| Dressing | |
| 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard | |
| ¼ teaspoon pepper | |
| 1/3 cup lemon juice | |
| 1/3 cup olive oil | |
| 2 tablespoons dried basil or ¼ cup chopped fresh | Washed, trimmed and chopped |
| 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese | For vegan: use vegan Parmesan cheese. |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | Cook pasta according to directions on the package. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F. |
| 2 | Drain. | |
| 3 | In a large bowl, blend dressing. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and chill. |
