CARIBBEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA
SALAD
 
1/2 (16 oz.) pkg. rice spaghetti (Notta Pasta)
oil for rubbing chicken
2 to 3 tbsp. Caribbean jerk seasoning (test for heat, different blends vary)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 large ripe mango (or 2 small mangoes)
1 green pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes

DRESSING:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
4 to 5 tsp. Caribbean jerk seasoning
salt and pepper, to taste

Put large pot of salted water on to boil. Preheat grill.

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Rub with oil and sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of jerk seasoning. Grill the chicken breasts about 5 minutes on each side, over medium heat until cooked throughout (not pink), but still moist. Place in refrigerator to cool.

While chicken is cooling, add onions to a large bowl. Peel and chop the mangoes, thinly slice the green pepper, and halve the tomatoes if they are large. Add these ingredients to the bowl with the onions.

Dressing: Whisk in a small bowl the oil, lime juice and jerk seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the pasta according to directions, al denté (firm yet tender). Rinse in cold water until cool. Drain well and add to bowl of vegetables. Toss with half the dressing.

Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad, then toss with the remaining dressing. Season to taste and serve.

Submitted by: JR

recipe reviews
Caribbean Chicken and Pasta Salad
   #190530
 Pat Erickson (Missouri) says:
Holy smokes! This recipe was incredible! I'm not usually a fan of spicy foods but the jerk seasoning added just the right amount of heat to the dish. The chicken was moist and tender, and the mangoes and tomatoes provided a nice sweetness that balanced out the heat. The dressing was light and refreshing, and I loved how it brought all the flavors together. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.

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