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Green goddess grilled chicken pasta salad

Green goddess salad has been ever so popular lately, and for good reason. The dressing is similar to pesto but with a really delicious tang from the lemon juice and rice vinegar. It makes a very refreshing yet filling dinner when served with grilled chicken.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Green goddess dressing
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small shallot, peeled
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup cashews
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
Salad
  • Pasta cooked according to package directions
  • 2 persian cucumbers diced
  • 4 scallions sliced
  • 1-1.5 lb chicken cutlets
  • ⅓ cup Italian dressing for marinade
  • nutritional yeast optional

Method
 

  1. In a food processor, combine the dressing ingredients until fully combined and set aside. Marinate chicken cutlets in italian dressing. Grill or pan sear over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side. Set aside to cool before slicing. Combine the cooked pasta with the cucumbers, scallions, olives and dressing. Serve with sliced grilled chicken and nutritional yeast, if desired.