Mother's Day 2015

When it comes to my children, words cannot express the love I feel in my heart! Thank you Katelyn, Casey, Chase and Cody, for allowing me to practice mothering skills on you. Somewhere along the way I must have done something right, because you are responsible, hard working, kind human beings. When I count my blessings, you four are at the top of the list!   :)

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Ingredients-

12 oz. mini penne pasta

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing (You can find this at Wal-Mart.)

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice

ground black pepper- to taste

salt- to taste

1 (2.25 oz.) can sliced black olives

4 green onions. sliced

6 large leaves Romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

1½ cups grape and/or cherry tomatoes

3/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

8 oz. package Tyson’s Grilled and Ready Chicken Breast Strips, cut into bite size pieces

1½ cups croutons

Directions-

1) Cook pasta according to package. Drain and rinse with cool water.

2) Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Olive Garden Italian dressing, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add green onions and olives. Fold in pasta, chicken and Parmesan cheese. Chill.

3) Just before serving, stir in Romaine lettuce, tomatoes and croutons. 

Inspiration for this salad came from Christin at Spicy Southern Kitchen. I made a few adjustments to the recipe, including omitting Worcestershire sauce and adding Olive Garden Italian Dressing as well as sliced black olives.