SPICY RED PESTO PASTA
Today, pesto describes many sauces that don't necessarily adhere to the traditional formula of cheese, basil, nuts and olive oil. This red version, which is inspired by pesto alla Siciliana, the scarlet cousin of green pesto Genovese, leans on sun-dried tomatoes, nuts and tangy roasted red peppers and uses basil as a garnish only. Though pesto is traditionally pounded by hand, a food processor simplifies the effort. This pasta sauce is versatile: Crown it with lemon zest for brightness, or stir in heavy cream for extra richness. Should you find yourself with extra pesto, drizzle it over steak, slather it on sandwiches or serve it alongside a cheese board or crudités.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Prepare the pesto: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, tomato paste, garlic and red-pepper flakes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until mixture is toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to let cool for a few minutes.
- Add the roasted red peppers and Parmesan to a food processor. Top with the cooled tomato mixture and the remaining 2/3 cup olive oil, and pulse the mixture until you form a paste. (It makes 2 cups.)
- Season the boiling water generously with salt, then add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- Return the pasta to the pot, along with about 1 1/2 cups of the red pesto and 1 cup of the pasta water, and stir vigorously until the sauce is glossy and the pasta is evenly coated. Stir in additional pesto or pasta water to taste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide among bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan and top with torn basil. Shave some fresh lemon zest on top, if using. Serve immediately.
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Layered desserts always grab my family's attention, but salads? Not so much. I wondered if I could get everyone on board by presenting a healthy salad in an eye-catching way. I'm happy to say that it worked. -Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 4 tablespoons dressing. Brush zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing., Place corn, zucchini and onion on a grill rack over medium heat; close lid. Grill zucchini and onion 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill corn 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Cut corn from cobs; cut zucchini, onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass bowl, layer romaine, cucumber, grilled vegetables and chicken. If desired, serve with additional dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH SPICY SUNDRIED-TOMATO PESTO DRESSING
Steps:
- 1. Put chicken breast, lightly salted & peppered, into ZipLock Zip n' Steam bag, with a shake or two of olive oil and the chopped onion, shake bag to make sure the chicken and onions are well-coated in the olive oil. Microwave on high 3 minutes, pull out and set aside to cool. 2. Toss veggies and parsley together in mixing bowl and set aside. 3. In smaller mixing bowl whisk together dressing ingredients, adjusting to desired taste & consistency. 4. Cut the steamed chicken breast into 1/2" dice, and add (with the onions) to the veggies, and toss. 5. Fold in dressing until everything is evenly coated (I like to add it in thirds so that I don't overdress,) and then toss in the almonds and the grated Parmesan. 6. Enjoy! (I occasionally like to serve it on a bed of chopped romaine, but it's great plain too, if you're in a hurry.)
CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Lime dressing gives lively flavor to this crunchy salad tossed with peaches, peppers and peanuts. The unusual combination is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey and packs well for lunches or picnics. It's also terrific with the addition of grapefruit sections or pineapple tidbits. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the limeade concentrate, oil, vinegar, cilantro, ginger and salt; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts.
Nutrition Facts :
SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN SALAD
This simple chicken salad is highlighted by the sophisticated taste of sun dried tomatoes & asiago cheese. Toasted pine nuts provide the crunch. This would be great on a bed of fresh spinach, in a panini sandwich or on sourdough bread. Developed for the RSC#11 contest.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place chicken in shallow baking dish, add chicken stock & white wine.
- Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Add sun dried tomatoes to dish (sprinkle them around the chicken so they are soaking in the wine & broth.
- Return to oven & bake uncovered for an additional 10-20 minutes or until juices run clear.
- When chicken is fully cooked, remove to plate or cutting board & shred using two forks.
- Set chicken aside & chop softened tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
- In medium bowl stir together mayonnaise, chopped tomatoes, salt & pepper, pine nuts, shallots & asiago cheese.
- Serve on a bed of fresh spinach leaves or sandwich chicken salad mixture & spinach between two slices of fresh bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 625.2, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24.6
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