PEPPERED CHICKEN AND PASTA

INGREDIENTS

 SALAD

• 100g penne pasta
• 1 cup ( 150g ) chopped cooked chicken
• 1 red Spanish onion, thinly sliced
• 1 apple, chopped
• 2 sticks celery, chopped

DRESSING

• 1 tablespoon drained canned green peppercorns, crushed
• 1/3 cup cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

PEPPERED CHICKEN AND PASTA METHOD:

Add pasta to a large pan of boiling water and boil, uncovered, until just tender; drain. Rinse pasta under cold water; drain. Combine pasta, chicken, onion, apple, and celery in a bowl. 

Add dressing to the pasta mixture, and toss well. Dressing: Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix well. 

Serves 4. 

Note: Salad can be made a day ahead. 

Storage: Covered, in refrigerator. 

Freeze: Not suitable.

Microwave: Pasta suitable

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