Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Pasta Salad
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Pineapple, ginger and lime make this tropical salad dance on your tastebuds!


Caribbean Jerk Chicken & Pasta Salad

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Servings: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Related Categories: Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  
    box Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® chipotle ranch pasta salad mix
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  • 1/3   cup
    mayonnaise
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  • 1   tablespoon
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1   tablespoon
    fresh lime juice
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  • 1   teaspoon
    grated gingerroot
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  • 1/2   teaspoon
    crushed red pepper flakes
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  • 2  
    packages (6 oz each) refrigerated grilled chicken strips, chopped
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  • 1 1/2   cups
    chopped fresh pineapple
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  • 3  
    medium green onions, sliced
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  • 2   teaspoons
    chopped fresh cilantro
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Directions
1.
Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise, brown sugar, lime juice, gingerroot and red pepper flakes. Stir in chicken, pineapple, green onions and cilantro.
3.
Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta into salad mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to chill. Stir before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 440mg; Total Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 5g); Protein 10g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 2%; Iron 6%. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Fat. Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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