Fantastically fresh, this salad hit the spot with both protein (for recovery) and carbohydrates (for fuel).
Chicken Pasta Salad
Fantastically fresh, this salad hit the spot with both protein (for recovery) and carbohydrates (for fuel).
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked elbow pasta
- ½ cup cooked diced chicken
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half, or ½ cup diced tomato
- handful of coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsps. olive oil
- juice of ½ lemon
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- grated parmesan
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except salad greens in a large bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add greens and optional additions if using.Top with parmesan and frshly ground salt and pepper.
Notes
Thomas, Biju & Lim, Allen (2011) The Feedzone Cookbook – Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes Velo Press
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