April 2021 Senior Newsletter

ACTIVITIES - RECIPE

Chicken Pasta Salad

SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

2

large chicken breasts cooked, cooled, and shredded

ripe avocados diced 2 lb of cooked pasta 1 ½ cup of chopped red onion cup of cherry tomatoes cut in half 1 ½ cup of fresh basil chopped

INGREDIENTS: DRESSING

cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup of lemon juice ¼

YIELD: PREP TIME: COOK TIME:

4 Servings 30 MIN 30 MIN

cup of olive oil 1

½ ¼

tablespoon of oregano tablespoon of rosemary

½ tablespoon of dried parsley ½ tablespoon of garlic powder teaspoon of salt ¼ A pinch of red pepper flakes & pepper to taste

Jennifer Koman

Registered Dietitian, LDN

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, add the salad ingredients, the shredded chicken, avocado, onion, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and basil. 2. In a jar, combine the ingredients for the dressing: vinegar, italian seasoning, olive oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle your chicken pasta salad with the dressing. Toss gently until all the ingredients are combined. Serve the chicken pasta salad immediately, or chill for later. Enjoy! 3.

The recipe was submitted by Jennifer Koman, RD, LDN, is a clinical dietitian at Palos Health, now part of Northwestern Medicine. Undergoing several heart surgeries at a young age helped Jennifer develop a special love of the cardiovascular system and all things related to heart health. To schedule an appointment with Jennifer or a colleague, call (708) 226-2626 . *Recipe adapted from eatwell101.com

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