Cheese and Dairy

Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups boiled pasta, of any small shape

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• 1/2 cup sweet corn

• 1/2 cup cashew nuts

• 1 shredded capsicum

• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

• 1 cup cooked boneless chicken, diced

• 1/2 cup sprouted beans, slightly boiled

• 1/2 cup peas, boiled

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 2 tbsp vinegar

• 1 tbsp soya sauce

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method:

• Pre-heat the oven to 175°c. In a large bowl, mix the pasta, sweet corn and cashew nuts with melted butter until evenly coated.

• Spread the mixture in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake for eight to 10 minutes in the oven, stirring occasionally, until evenly toasted. Remove from heat and let it cool a bit.

• In a large bowl toss together the noodle mixture, green onions, chicken, sprouted beans and peas.

• Prepare the dressing by blending oil, vinegar, soya sauce, sugar, and lemon juice.

• Pour over salad and toss to evenly coat. Serve immediately or chilled.