Chicken-Penne Salad With Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta (tube-shaped)
2 cups cut green beans, cut in 1 inch pieces (about 1/2 pound)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 (7 ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1.
Cook pasta in boiling water 7 minutes.
Add green beans; cook 4 minutes.
Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.
2.
Combine pasta mixture, chicken, onion, basil, parsley, and bell pepper in a large bowl, tossing gently to combine.
3.
Combine oil and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups).