Sicilian pasta salad piccata

 
                        SICILIAN PASTA SALAD PICCATA
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pasta                            Italian
                 Salads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       c            Rotini macaroni, uncooked
    1       lb           Chicken breasts, boneless
                         -and skinned
      1/2   c            Dry white wine
      1/2   c            Water
      1/3   c            Olive oil or vegetable oil
    2       tb           White wine vinegar
    2       tb           Lemon juice
    2                    Cloves garlic, minced
      1/2   ts           Salt
      1/4   ts           Coarsely ground black pepper
    1 1/2   c            Thinly sliced sweet red
                         -pepper, cut in 2-inch
                         -lengths
      1/2   c            Chopped fresh parsley
      1/2   c            Sliced green onion
    2       tb           Capers
 
   Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.  Rinse with cold water
   to cool quickly; drain well. In a small saucepan, place chicken breasts;
   cover with wine and water.  Simmer,  uncovered, about 20 minutes or until
   done; discard liquid.  Set chicken aside to cool.  Cut chicken into strips.
   In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and
   pepper.  In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken and oil mixture. Add red
   pepper, parsley, onion and capers; mix thoroughly. Cover; refrigerate.
   
   8 servings
   
   SOURCE: Sunday Newspaper
   
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