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Blueberry and Chicken Pasta Salad with Field Greens Recipe

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Lively mix of fresh blueberries, red bell pepper, whole-grain penne pasta and field greens tossed with a blueberry vinaigrette.

Recipe Cost for 4 People: $16.86 ($4.22/serving)*

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Blueberry Vinaigrette ½ cup Naturipe fresh blueberries 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey ¼ tsp salt Salad 1½ cup Naturipe fresh blueberries 3 cups cooked whole grain penne pasta, cooled 12 oz. cooked chicken breast, sliced 4 cups field greens ½ cup red onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender; set aside. In a medium size bowl, toss all ingredients with dressing. Weekly Meal Planning Tip: When you’re planning a dinner with chicken, cook up extra chicken breast and refrigerate for later use in this salad. Complete this Healthy Plate: Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk.

Serves: 4

Fruits & Veggies per Serving 1 Cup


Nutrition Info

Calories: 390 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 2g % of Calories from Fat: 25% % Calories from Sat Fat: 5%		Protein: 32g Carbohydrates: 41g Cholesterol: 70mg Dietary Fiber: 7g Sodium: 250mg


Each serving provides: An excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, vitamin B6, folate and phosphorus, and a good source of pantothenic acid, potassium, iron and magnesium.