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CHERRY AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

This tasty main course offers a nutritious option for lunch or dinner.

Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup each).

3 cups cooked whole wheat penne pasta
2 cups cooked cubed chicken breast
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1/2 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
 

Combine pasta, chicken, cherries, celery, basil and green onion in medium size bowl.

Toss gently with salad dressing until all ingredients are lightly coated.

Refrigerate, covered, 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Sprinkle with pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts per Serving: 294 calories, 7 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), percent calories from fat 21%, 40 mg cholesterol, 344 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 19 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate.

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