At the GREEN RIVER HEART INSTITUTE, we want your heart-healthy lifestyle to be convenient, fun, and sensible.  An important part of that process is eating healthy, so we've included a number of heart-conscious recipes for your enjoyment.

 

CHICKEN, PASTA, AND VEGETABLE SALAD

1-1/2 cups diced chicken breast (skinned before cooking and cooked without salt)
1 cup fat free Italian dressing
4 ounces uncooked corkscrew macaroni
1 cup small broccoli flowerets
1 cup coarsely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup cherry tomato halves
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/8 tsp. pepper

Combine chicken and dressing in a large bowl and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain well. Add remaining ingredients to macaroni. Pour Italian dressing over pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Yield: 8 servings
Serving: 1 cup

116 Calories and 1 gram of Fat per serving
Per Serving: 14 grams of Carbohydrate,
11 grams of Protein, 569 mg Sodium, 25 mg Cholesterol