Chicken and Spinach Penne Salad
 
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This wonderful salad can be served with or without the chicken. If served with chicken, cut vinaigrette dressing in half.
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 Package Uncooked Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
Salad
  • 1 Package Fresh baby spinach
  • 3 medium Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • ¾ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 4 Green onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Sliced Greek Olives
Vinaigrette
  • 1 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup White wine vinegar
  • ⅔ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Pound Chicken Breast Tenderloins
Instructions
  1. 2-3 hours before serving time: In a small bowl or food processor, mix together the vinaigrette ingredients. Place chicken tenderloins and half the vinaigrette in a ziploc bag and place in refrigerator to marinate for a couple hours. Place remaining vinaigrette in the refrigerator.
  2. 30 to 45 minutes before serving: Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  3. Cook chicken tenderloins in a tablespoon of olive oil. I prefer to cook in a cast iron skillet on the BBQ grill adding additional flavor to the meat.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, washed spinach, tomatoes, feta cheese onions and olives. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with sliced chicken. Serve immediately.
Notes
I like to use flavored feta cheese, particularly the Tomato and Basil.
Recipe by Pray Cook Blog at https://praycookblog.com/chicken-and-spinach-penne-salad/