Cooking at Home - Blueberry Chicken Pasta Salad with Field Greens

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Blueberry Pasta Salad. Courtesy USDA

• Makes: 4 Servings
• Prep Time: 30 minutes

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

Ingredients

For the blueberry vinaigrette

• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Salad

• 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
• 3 cups cooked whole grain penne pasta (cooled)
• 12 ounces cooked chicken breast (sliced)
• 4 cups field greens
• 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)

Directions

1. Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender, set aside.

2. In a medium size bowl, toss all ingredients with dressing. 

Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation

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