Recipes - MOMS Club, Tampa

Cheddar, Chicken and Pasta Salad
From the Kitchen of Dara

6 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles, broken
1 9 oz package Southwestern-flavored chicken breast strips
3 oz reduced fat cheddar or American cheese, cut in 3/4 inch cubes
1 medium green, yellow or red sweet pepper, cut in strips
1 oz pepperoni, chopped
1 8oz bottle fat free Italian dressing
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
5 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 cup red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved

In large mixing bowl cover noodles with boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes, seperating noodles occasionaly with a fork. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Return noodles to bowl, stir in chicken, cheese, pepper, and pepperoni. Add dressing and black pepper, toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Before serving add lettuce and tomatoes.