Chicken Club Salad

20 min · Serves 4

Based on a recipe from Eat Better. Buy Better: Iowa State University Extension 2009 Calendar Iowa State University Extension and Montana State University, via USDA MyPlate Kitchen

What goes in

• 1 cupwhole wheat pasta
• 6 cupsRomaine lettuce
• 2 cupsgreen peppers
• 2 cupstomatoes
• 1½ cupscooked skinless chicken
• ½ cupLite Italian Dressing
• 1hard cooked egg (optional)
• ¼ cupshredded cheese

How to cook it

1. Boil the pasta following the package instructions, then drain and let it cool down.
2. Distribute the lettuce into 4 individual serving bowls.
3. Mix the chopped vegetables, cooked chicken, and cooled pasta in a large bowl.
4. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
5. Divide the salad mixture evenly among the 4 bowls.
6. Garnish each bowl with a few slices of hard-boiled egg if desired, and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese.

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