Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup fresh blueberries
  • 3 cups cooked whole grain penne pasta, cooled
  • cooked chicken breast, sliced
  • 4 cups field greens
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

Dressing ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Author of this recipe

Produce for Better Health Foundation

Produce for Better Health Foundation

Health professional / educator

 Produce for Better Health Foundation believes that it is important to include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet, More Matters! We believe all forms are important, canned, dried,... Read more

Easy pasta salad recipe. Lively mix of fresh blueberries, red bell pepper, whole-grain penne pasta and field greens tossed with a blueberry vinaigrette.
Total votes: 782

Preparation

Blend vinaigrette ingredients in a blender; set aside. In a medium size bowl, toss all ingredients with dressing.

Tips from the author

Recipe Nutrition Information per Serving:

Calories: 390
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
% of Calories from Fat: 25%
% Calories from Sat Fat: 5%

Protein: 32g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sodium: 250mg

Natural sweetness

Natural sweetness

Perk your greens up with a touch of natural sweetness. Adding pear, berries, apple or mango is a good start. 

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