June 2010

Family Meal

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Peas ‘n Chicken Pasta Salad

Serves 4–6

You'll Need
  • 3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (approx. 600g)
  • 1 cup salad dressing (e.g. vinaigrette)
  • 1 box (450g) Farfalle pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a drizzle for finishing
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1–2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup fresh shelled summer peas
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Prep and Cook
  • Place chicken breasts in baking dish or sealed plastic bag with dressing and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight). 
  • Preheat barbeque to medium-high or 400 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Add pasta and cook until al dente, (10–12 min), then drain.
  • Grill chicken breasts on the bbq until juices run clear (approx seven minutes on each side).
  • Once cool enough to handle, slice into strips or chunks.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick pan at medium-high and add onion and garlic.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until softened.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cook a few more minutes.
  • Add onions, garlic, peas, tomato, feta and chicken to the pasta (while hot).
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. 
  • Toss in fresh mint and lemon zest just before serving.
  • Finish each plate with a little drizzle of olive oil and crumbled feta.

** Buy a cooked chicken from the store and omit the grilled chicken steps.

Good to know: This salad can be made the day before and served cold or at room temperature. To preserve freshness, the peas should be refrigerated and served the day they are purchased. Shell and wash green peas right before you cook them.

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