Chicken Pasta Salad

It's hot, you're tired and you don't feel like a heavy meal. Here is the perfect light meal for you and your family. This dish would also be great for picnics or a main dish at a bridal/baby shower. Don't forget the leftovers, they are perfect for lunch at work.  Did I mention we can do this "Diva Style"?

That's right... quick, easy and scrumptious!

Ingredients:

14 ounces rotini whole wheat pasta

2 cucumbers, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

10 cherry tomatoes, sliced

3/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced

1/2 cup feta cheese

1lbs. grilled chicken strips

Diva Tip * buy a bag of cooked grilled chicken strips in the freezer section thaw on a tabletop grill or in microwave.

1 cup Italian salad dressing (light or fat free dressing Optional)

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta. Drain and cool by running under cold water.
2. Cook chicken ( use a stove top grill to cook chicken)
3. Combine pasta with the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, chicken, cheese and olives in a large bowl.
4. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and mix.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

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