Chicken Club Salad

Prep
20 min

Cook
15 min

Total Time
35 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup small pasta (such as macaroni or rotelle — uncooked whole wheat)

6 cups romaine lettuce (well washed and torn) OR spinach

2 cups fresh vegetables (sweet pepper, celery, cauliflower florets, cucumber, carrots — chopped)

2 cups tomatoes (chopped)

1/2 cup cubed cooked skinless, boneless chicken (1/2 pound)

1/2 cup lowfat Italian dressing

1 hard-boiled egg (optional)

1/4 cup cheese (shredded or crumbles)

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, chopped vegetables, chicken, and pasta.
Add dressing and toss lightly to coat. Divide evenly among 4 bowls.
Top each serving with a few egg slices (if desired) and 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese.