msmofet
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Ms. Mofet's Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
Most of the ingredients are to taste according to personal taste. I like things spicy but you may not. So taste and adjust to your liking.
Most of the ingredients are to taste according to personal taste. I like things spicy but you may not. So taste and adjust to your liking.
- 2 Boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh or dry oregano (to taste)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic; finely minced, grated or pressed (to taste)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Ground black pepper (to taste)
- Ground red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 2 medium broccoli crowns; uncooked
- 1 box (10 oz.) Mushroom caps; uncooked
- 1 bunch (≈6 oz.) Green onions/scallions; uncooked
- 1 can (6 oz.) Pitted black olives
- 1 bottle (10 oz.) Green olives (stuffed/salad)
- (1/2 lb. Steamed fresh green beans; steamed & cooled - optional)
- 8 oz. small/mini pasta (I like mini wagon wheels or shells)
- Red wine vinegar
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Flaxseed oil (may add a bit of grape seed oil also if desired)
- Sea salt
- Ground black pepper
- Ground red pepper flakes
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Goya Adobo Seasoning
- (Anchovy paste mixed with a little of the oil to break up before adding to bowl; to taste; optional)
- Cube chicken breast (bite size)
- Place chicken cubes in bowl (with lid) and add EVOO and toss to coat (enough to coat chicken cubes plus a bit extra)
- Add finely minced fresh garlic, oregano, sea salt, ground black; to taste and toss well
- Cover and place in fridge for 3 hours or overnight to marinate.
- Heat cast iron pan or heavy pan
- Place chicken and marinade in pan and sauté till chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken to bowl large enough for finished salad and let cool.
- Cook small pasta (8 oz. uncooked) in salted water; drain and run under cold water till cool to the touch.
- Clean and cut broccoli crowns into bite size pieces; wash and place in large bowl.
- Wash mushrooms and quarter or cut into bite size pieces; add to bowl.
- Chop green onions/scallions (white & green) on the bias and add to bowl.
- Add cooled chicken and pasta to bowl and toss well.
- (Add steamed & cooled green beans if desired and toss well)
- Add dressing ingredients to taste and toss well.