Chicken Poppy Seed Pasta Salad
Chicken Poppy Seed Past It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up onion, cucumber, romaine lettuce, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cider vinegar you could follow this main course with the Vinegar Pie as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat; lightly oil the grill.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
While pasta is cooking, grill the chicken breast halves until the meat is no longer pink in the middle and the juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chicken breast should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Allow to rest for about 5 minutes, then slice into bite-size pieces; keep warm.
In a large salad bowl, lightly toss together the grilled chicken, hot cooked linguine, romaine, green pepper, red onion, and cucumber.
In a separate bowl, whisk together safflower oil, cider vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard powder, and green onions until smooth and evenly blended.
Pour the dressing over the salad to serve.