directions
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1
Prepare pasta according to instructions for making pasta shapes in the Making Pasta chapter
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Cook until al dente
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Drain and rinse thoroughly to cool
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Place in large mixing bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil
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While pasta is cooking, poach chicken
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Barely cover chicken with water add garlic and wine and bring to a boil
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Cook chicken in barely simmering liquid about 15 minutes
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Remove and let cool
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Add celery, carrot, pepper and scallions to pasta
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Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, parsley and dill in food processor or blender and mix until smooth
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Dice chicken and add to pasta
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Pour dressing over and mix well
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Mix in grapes and walnuts
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Add salt and pepper to taste
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You can make ahead and refrigerate until serving
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Taste again before serving, adding more lemon juice or salt, if necessary
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If desired, garnish with a few extra grapes and whole walnuts.
CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
ingredients
- 1 half load pasta dough made into butterflies or bowties
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 carrot, trimmed, peeled and grated
- 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 green onion, trimmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup green or red seedless grapes, halved if large
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste