
Terissa Julien
Chicken and Black Bean Pasta Salad

DRESSING
1 cup Olive Oil
4 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Granulated Sugar
1 Tbsp Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp dried Basil
1/2 tsp dried Parsley
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp dried Oregano
1 Garlic clove finely grated
1 tsp Salt or added to taste
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
METHOD
●Whisk ingredients together well for a few seconds till properly incorporated.
SALAD
4 small-med Chicken Breasts cut into cubes
5 tbsp Poultry Seasoning
2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
4 tbsp Olive Oil
1 pk Mostacciolli Pasta. 250 g
(You can use any pasta of your choosing)
2 cups Black Beans pre-cooked
1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
1 med Sweet Pepper diced
1 pint (container) Cherry Tomatoes quartered
METHOD
●Cook pasta in boiling water according to instructions on packet.
●Drain and set aside to cool.
●Season you chicken with salt, black pepper, cumin and poultry seasoning.
●Place skillet on med heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.
●Add chicken to skillet and saute for 10-15 mins.
●Remove chicken from skillet and add remaining olive oil to the same skillet.
●Add black beans and corn and allow to cook for 5-7 mins before removing pan from heat.
●Place pasta in large bowl or saucepan and add sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, beans and corn, chicken and finally dressing.
●Mix well at this point you can add more salt and pepper to taste but this is optional.
●Serve and enjoy.
Thanks foodies for joining me for another session of Food therapy. Hope to see you soon ❤
