Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 18 ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- cayenne pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley -- chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 8 ounces pasta shells
- salt and pepper to taste
- Water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup artichokes -- marinated
- 1/2 cup black olives (oil cured)
- sandwich spread to taste
- 1 large tomato
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 1/4 cup red onion -- minced
- Rub
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
- Cut
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Tomato
High in protein · 1.2 g per 100 g, 21% of the energy from protein
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Source of vitamin C · 23 mg per 100 g, 29% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Tomatoes, green, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Grill and open flame. Keep sleeves, hair and tea towels away from the flame, and stay with the grill while it's lit. Barbecue outdoors only, never in a closed space.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Prepare Lemon-Oregano Dressing (lemon juice and remaining ingredients) and set aside. Rub chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. Grill and cool to room temperature.
- Cut into cubes. Add chicken to dressing and marinate, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Cook pasta. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add chicken and remaining ingredients and toss gently.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Grill or grill pan
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Wooden spoon
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Colander