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PASTA SALAD

Pasta & Chicken salad

8 oz (227 g) Pasta 1 Boneless Chicken Breast 4 oz (113 g) 1 Can (5.75 oz - 163 g) Black Olive 1 Bell Pepper 4 Medium Size Pickles 2 Bay Leaves 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise Turmeric, Salt, Black Pepper Powder 1 Tsp Vegetable Oil PREPARATIONS: 1- Dice the bell pepper, pickles and the black olives. DIRECTIONS: 1- Place the boneless chicken breast in a pot. 2- Add the bay leaves and few pinches of turmeric and some salt. 3- Pour in enough water to cover the chicken breast. 4- Cover the pot with a lid, simmer the chicken breast over medium heat for 40 to 50 minutes or until fully cooked, add more water if needed. 5- Place the pasta in another pot, add salt and add water to cover the pasta and add a tsp of vegetable oil. 6- Simmer the pasta over medium heat until tender. 7- Allow the cooked chicken breast to cool down and dice. 8- Drain the tendered pasta in a colander. 9- In a large bowl, combine the diced bell pepper, pickles, black olives, chicken breast and pasta. 10- Add black pepper powder, salt and 4 tbsp of mayonnaise. 11- Combine until well mixed.

PASTA SALAD CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Pasta salad contains high amounts of vitamin C from bell pepper and Vitamin E from Olive. It can be served as side dish but it also can replace a greasy high cholesterol dinner. 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of pasta salad has 147 calories. it contains 30 milligrams of cholesterol. Chicken breast in the salad is a good source of protein and omega 3 with less fat and cholesterol comparing with other types of meat. Pasta salad is quite filling and a small bowl of it (about 100 grams) may take your appetite away drastically.