Rotini Nicoise With Lemon Vinaigrette

* Exported from MasterCook *

ROTINI NICOISE WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Rotini, Twists or Spirals
-- uncooked
2 c Canned white beans
-- (cannellini),
-- rinsed and drained
2 c Cooked chicken breast
-- cut into chunks
14 oz Canned artichoke hearts
-(packed in water), drained
-----VINAIGRETTE-----
1/4 c Olive or vegetable oil
1/2 c Low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 c Fresh lemon juice
2 Garlic cloves -- minced
2 ts Dijon mustard
1 t Salt
1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
-----GARNISH-----
12 Cherry tomatoes
8 oz Green beans -- blanched
- refreshed in cold water
16 Black olives

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
Rinse the pasta under cold water, drain thoroughly and
put in a large mixing bowl. Add white beans, chicken
and artichoke hearts and toss well.

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette
ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and
toss well. To serve, spoon pasta onto large serving
platter and arrange cherry tomatoes, green beans and
black olives around and on top of salad.

Each serving provides: 583 Calories; 29.3 g Protein;
84.7 g Carbohydrates; 15.2 g Fat; 31.9 mg Cholesterol;
637 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 23%

Copyright National Pasta Association
(http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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