Lighter Italian Chicken Pasta Salad Equipment Ingredients Italian Dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice 3 to 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons honey 1 heaping tablespoon Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional and to taste (does not make it spicy but adds lots of flavor) Pasta Salad 12 ounces rotini pasta, bowtie or ziti may be substituted 2 tablespoons olive oil about 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces and seasoned with salt and pepper 1 to 2 cups broccoli florets 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced small 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, (your favorite tomatoes may be substituted) 1 cup cucumber, diced small 2 or 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds optional fresh herbs such as basil, mint, etc., finely chopped and to taste Instructions To a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice (zest the lemon before juicing it), apple cider vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, lemon lest, salt, pepper, optional cayenne, and whisk to combine
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After the ceremony, the cocktail party, dinner and dancing reception can all take place outside under the stars
