PAELLA SALAD
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This makes a tasty summer main dish salad. The microwave makes the preparation quick and keeps the kitchen cool. Prepare several hours ahead so it will be well chilled. Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that tastes like pasta, but looks like rice. Leftovers are great, too.
PAELLA SALAD
10 oz. boneless chicken pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon saffron, crushed
1 1/3 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1 jar (6 oz.) marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup chopped sliced pepperoni
4 oz. frozen cooked medium shrimp, thawed and drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1. Place chicken, onion and garlic in 1 1/2-quart microwave casserole. Cover loosely.
2. MICROWAVE (70%) 6 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring twice. Uncover; stir in saffron. Cool.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Add artichokes hearts to chicken, cutting into smaller pieces as necessary and including marinade. Stir in salt, red pepper, pepperoni and pasta. Add shrimp, bell pepper and tomato; mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 3 to 4 hours.
About 6 Servings
TIPS · About 3 cups cooked rice can be substituted for cooked pasta.
>About 1/4 teaspoon curry or turmeric can be substituted for saffron.
Nutrition Info/Serving: 290 calories, 20 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 8 g fat, 69 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sodium, 3.5 g dietary fiber.
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