Grilled Chicken Penne Salad

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Grilled Chicken Penne Salad

Serves: 24


	Ingredients 1 Tbsp garlic salt 1 Tbsp oregano leaves, dried, crushed 1/2 tsp ground red pepper 4 lbs chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 4 each yellow and orange bell peppers 2 lbs penne pasta, cooked, drained, chilled 2-1/2 qts baby spinach leaves 3 cups California ripe olives, whole, pitted 2 cups sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, slivered Creamy Garlicky Dressing: 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup Italian parsley, minced 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh cracked black pepper 1 tsp mustard, dry 3 garlic cloves, pressed 1/2 tsp salt

Method

Combine seasonings; sprinkle over chicken. Grill chicken and peppers over medium-hot coals until peppers are tender and chicken is done. Slice chicken and peppers. Toss together pasta, spinach, olives, tomatoes, chicken and peppers. Portion onto serving plates.

Garlicky Dressing: Blend together all ingredients.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of The California Olive Industry.