Chicken and Black Bean Pasta Salad

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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.

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