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                 ROTINI NICOISE WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       lb           Rotini, Twists or Spirals
                       -- uncooked
  2       c            Canned white beans
                       -- (cannellini),
                       -- rinsed and drained
  2       c            Cooked chicken breast
                       -- cut into chunks
 14       oz           Canned artichoke hearts
                       -(packed in water), drained
                       -----VINAIGRETTE-----
    1/4   c            Olive or vegetable oil
    1/2   c            Low-sodium chicken broth
    1/2   c            Fresh lemon juice
  2                    Garlic cloves -- minced
  2       ts           Dijon mustard
  1       t            Salt
    1/2   ts           Freshly ground black pepper
                       -----GARNISH-----
 12                    Cherry tomatoes
  8       oz           Green beans -- blanched
                       - refreshed in cold water
 16                    Black olives

 Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.
 Rinse the pasta under cold water, drain thoroughly and
 put in a large mixing bowl. Add white beans, chicken
 and artichoke hearts and toss well.

 In a medium bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette
 ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture and
 toss well. To serve, spoon pasta onto large serving
 platter and arrange cherry tomatoes, green beans and
 black olives around and on top of salad.

 Each serving provides: 583 Calories; 29.3 g Protein;
 84.7 g Carbohydrates; 15.2 g Fat; 31.9 mg Cholesterol;
 637 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 23%

 Copyright National Pasta Association
 (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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