Zesty Mediterranean Pasta Salad & Grilled Sprite Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 chicken breast
• Marinade:
• 1 Can of Sprite
• 1 cup of soy sauce
• 2 tsp. seasoning salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup of Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Cut chicken breast into two to three large strips.
2. 2. In a large gallon size ziplock bag or large bowl add all the Marinade ingredients and chicken strips. Seal tight. Let refrigerate and marinade for at least 6 hours. Overnight for best results.
3. 3. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes until fully cooked. Serve.

Ingredients

• Pasta Salad:
• One package of Spiral Noodles Cooked as Directed
• 1/2 Red Pepper Chopped
• 1/2 Red Onion Chopped
• 1/2 Package of Pepperoni or Salami
• 1 Can of Corn
• 1/2 Jar Sun Dried Tomatoes In Oil Julienned
• 1/4 Cup of Shredded Parmesan
• 1 1/2 Cup of Feta Cheese or Shredded Sharp Cheddar
• 1 Small Can of Sliced Olives
• Mediterranean Vinaigrette:
• 1/2 Cup Red Wine
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• 1 tsp. Honey Dejon Mustard
• 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Black Pepper
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

1. In large bowl add cooked spiral pasta and all the remaining ingredients. Set aside
2. In separate bowl make the vinaigrette. Add all Vinaigrette ingredients stir generouslyuntil all the ingredients dissolve together. Vinaigrette is best made the day before for optimal flavor and texture.
3. Add Vinaigrette to pasta salad. Serve cold.