Caribbean Chicken Pasta Salad

Store bought Caribbean jerk seasoning makes this recipe sweet, spicy and simple to prepare. It's a creative and complete meal in one bowl!


YIELD
4-6 servings, 10 cups


TIME
30 minutes


INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2-16 oz box (8 oz) Notta Pasta Linguine
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • Oil for rubbing chicken
  • 2-3 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning* (found in the spice aisle)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 large ripe mango or two small mangos
  • 1 green pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4-5 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning*
  • Salt and pepper

*Caribbean Spice blends vary in heat, so taste the seasonings to determine your heat preference, especially for dressing.


DIRECTIONS
  • Put on a large pot of salted water to boil. Preheat grill.
  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness. Rub with oil and sprinkle with two or three tablespoons of seasoning.
  • Grill chicken breast about 5 minutes each side, over a medium heat or until cooked through (not pink), but still moist. Place in refrigerator to cool.
  • While chicken is cooling, add onions to a large bowl. Peel and chop the mangos. Thinly slice the green pepper, and halve tomatoes if large. Add to bowl with onions.
  • To make dressing: whisk in a small bowl the oil, lime juice and jerk seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Meanwhile, cook the Notta Pasta in boiling water according to directions on box, stirring well. Rinse quickly, drain well and add to bowl of vegetables. Toss with half of the dressing.
  • Slice chicken into bite size pieces and add to salad. Toss with remaining dressing. Season to taste and serve.

Recipe from NottaPasta.com