Mealtime Magic: Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad

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For example, they have this great nutritious recipe that is perfect for this season of summer barbecues, beach picnics and outdoor cookouts.

Chicken Pasta Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 5 oz whole wheat pasta, any shape
• cooking oil spray
• ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• salt
• pepper
• 2 free-range eggs
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped  
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 slices lean smoked ham, chopped
• 2 slices wholegrain or gluten-free bread of choice
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat Greek natural yogurt
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan

Method

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, allow to cool.
• Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking oil spray.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until
  cooked through. Allow to cool and then slice.
• Hard boil the eggs using your preferred method. Allow to cool and then peel and slice into wedges.
• Combine lettuce and celery in a large salad bowl. Toss with cooked pasta.
• Add chicken, eggs and ham and toss together gently.
• Toast bread and cut into cubes. Add to salad.
• Combine yogurt, Dijon and lemon juice to form a dressing. Drizzle dressing over salad and sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Divide between four bowls to serve.