RAINBOW RADITORE WITH CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, RED PEPPERS
12 ounces uncooked Mendicino Rainbow Pasta (corkscrew pasta) 1 tablespoon olive oil FOR THE DRESSING: 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup marinated artichokes 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic FOR THE SALAD: 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken 1/2 cup broccoli florets 1/4 cup red bell pepper 2 tablespoons sliced olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil salt and pepper (to taste)
Boil pasta until tender (4-6 minutes), rinse immediately with cold water and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
TO MAKE THE DRESSING: In a blender combine mayonnaise, sour cream, artichokes, parmesan, lemon, garlic. Blend until smooth.
TO MAKE THE SALAD: In large bowl combine pasta and the last 5 ingredients. Toss together with dressing.
Source: Mendicino Pasta Co. |