Remove skin and bones from half a grilled or roasted chicken and break into bite size.
Chop 2 green onions/scallions into small pieces
Slice 1/2 can black olives in half
Slice marinated artichoke hearts from jar into bite size for 1 cup
Slice mushrooms 1/8 in thick for 1 cup
Prepare Italian salad dressing:
Use 1 package "Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing and Recipe Mix" yielding 8 oz dressing. Follow instructions on package. We use Balsamic vinegar and less oil to more water. This makes much more than you need...use only enough to coat all ingredients.
Boil 1 12-16 oz. package pasta of choice in salted water, we use tri-color rotini .
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Pour all ingredients into mixing bowl and mix well.
Salt and pepper to taste.
This would be all the better with additional ingredients such as broccoli, par-boiled and sliced asparagus, diced sweet peppers, cilantro, peas or any extras of your choice.
I often add crushed red chili peppers or a spice blend at the table to personal preference.
