Strawberry Mozzarella Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe

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This refreshingly simple one-dish meal strawberries, spinach, mozzarella balls and chicken drizzled with a light vinaigrette made with white grape juice.
Recipe Cost for 4 People: $12.41 ($3.10/serving)*
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Vinaigrette ¼ cup white grape juice 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp sugar ¼ tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta Cooking spray 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 pound fresh strawberries 6 oz fresh spinach 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cherry-size balls ¼ cup fresh basil
Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool. While pasta is cooking, coat large skillet with cooking spray and cook chicken breast over medium heat. Turn chicken several times, until done (about 15-20 minutes). When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into bite-size chunks. Slice strawberries and cut basil into small strips (chiffonade). In a large bowl, toss pasta, chicken, mozzarella, strawberries and dressing. To serve: Arrange spinach on four plates. Divide pasta mix evenly on top of spinach. Sprinkle with chopped basil. Complete this Plate: Serve with Concord grape juice.
Serves: 4
Fruits & Veggies per Serving 1.5 Cups
Nutrition Information per Serving:
Calories: 480 Total Fat: 17g Saturated Fat: 5g % of Calories from Fat: 32% % Calories from Sat Fat: 9%		Protein: 25g Carbohydrates: 58g Cholesterol: 55mg Dietary Fiber: 8g Sodium: 380mg
Each serving provides: An excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, niacin, folate, and iron, and a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.

*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, and online, Winter 2016

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