Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad

Recipe By : Sensational Pasta - Levy
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Favorite Main Dishes
Pasta Poultry
Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper -- to taste
8 ounces pasta shells
1 cup artichokes -- marinated
1/2 cup black olives -- (oil cured)
1/4 cup Italian parsley -- chopped
1 large tomato
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (actually I use lime juice)
cayenne pepper -- to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
sandwich spread -- to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red onion -- minced

Prepare Lemon-Oregano Dressing (lemon juice and remaining ingredients) and
set aside. Rub chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt and
pepper. Grill and cool to room temperature. Cut into cubes. Add chicken to
dressing and marinate, stirring
occasionally, for 1 hour.

Cook pasta. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add chicken and remaining
ingredients and toss gently.



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NOTES : I used 1 lb. pasta twists and doubled dressing amount.