Dreamfields Pasta Recipes and Cooking Tips

We know it can be hard to find good recipes with high fiber foods and low carb ingredients, but don't worry we've got you covered! No need to search for a pasta salad recipe in that low carb cookbook, simply stay tuned to our blog all summer long to get great tasting and healthy pasta salad recipes!

Summer is a time for cookouts and no cookout is complete without a delicious pasta salad! This summer we are holding our Pasta Salad Extravaganza Contest to share the pasta salads our fans come up with! We hope you enjoy and use some of these recipes for some low carb meal ideas!

This week’s Pasta Salad recipe is a perfect combination of fresh veggies and herbs! Lori’s pasta salad is perfect for any summer get-together! Enjoy this recipe and stay tuned for next week’s winner!

Lori S. Hoffman-Goldberg
Green Bean, Chicken, Pasta, and Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

2 lb. green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, basil, or parsley
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 medium tomatoes, (about 1 lb.) cored, seeded, and chopped
2 cups Dreamfields Penne
2 cups chicken (grilled, sliced, and cooked)
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and bring to a boil. Cook until beans are bright green and just tender but not softened, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse beans immediately under cold running water. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and gently pat dry.
2. Just before serving, combine herbs, vinegar and oil in a large bowl. Whisk well to blend ingredients. Add beans and tomatoes. Add cooked, cooled chicken (grilled). Drain pasta and cool slightly. Add pasta.
3. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to combine. Serve at room temperature.