Skinny Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
"Skinny Italian Chicken Pasta Salad – EASY, ready in 30 minutes, feeds a crowd, and is on the SKINNY side!! Juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and the pasta are tossed in a light and tangy homemade Italian lemon vinaigrette!!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil for sauce + 2 tablespoons for cooking chicken
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3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
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3 to 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 to 3 tablespoons honey
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1 heaping tablespoon Italian seasoning
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste (does not make it spicy but adds lots of flavor)
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12 ounces rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions in salted water (bowtie or ziti may be substituted)
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about 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces and seasoned with salt and pepper
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1 1/2 to 2 cups broccoli florets
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1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced small
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, (your favorite tomatoes may be substituted)
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1 cup cucumber, diced small
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2 or 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds
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optional fresh herbs such as basil, mint, etc., finely chopped and to taste
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