Re: Picnic Recipes
Here's one that is absolutely delicious for a picnic. Also good to take to someone who is sick or bereaved. Can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
Chicken/Pasta Salad
8 oz. Vermicelli Pasta
½ c. Italian salad dressing
salt and lemon pepper to taste
3 c. cooked chicken, shredded
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 c. mayonnaise
2 T fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 c. green onions, sliced
1 t oregano, chopped
1 t basil, chopped
½ c. Parmesan cheese, optional
Serves 6
1. Cook pasta according to directions and drain well. Toss in dressing and season to taste. Cover and marinate overnight.
2. Combine the chicken, artichokes, mayonnaise, onions, oregano and basil. Chill overnight also.
3. Toss the pasta with the chicken mixture in a large bowl. Mix the parsley and Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve chilled. Keeps well and flavors keep improving.
• I think it serves 8-10 unless you have big eaters. I probably used more than 3 cups of chicken. I used freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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