Sleep in. Easy egg breakfast sandwich. Relax. $5 movies from Blockbusters {total of ten}. Chicken wings. Swim and lounge at the pool. Harley ride. Pick up a bottle of Coppola. Tzatziki (zah-ZEE-kee) cool pasta salad with chicken — hold the mayo :). Hot summer. Ice cream from Andy’s. Happy Pappy Day!
Salad and Chicken
8 oz. uncooked campanella pasta
1 tsp olive oil
4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp Greek Rub
1 seedless cucumber
1/2 small red onion
Dressing
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Prepare pasta and chicken. Bring salted water to a boil in covered (4 qt) casserole. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in large colander; rinse under cold water until cool. Meanwhile, heat grill pan over medium-high heat 5 minutes; brush with oil. Season chicken with rub. Cook 3-5 minutes or until center of chicken is no longer pink. Remove from skillet; cool 5 minutes. Thinly slice chicken and set aside.
Prepare dressing. Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients in stainless (4 qt) mixing bowl; mix until smooth. Add pasta to remaining dressing in mixing bowl; toss to coat.
Finish and serve. Cut cucumber into julienne strips. Thinly slice onion. Divide cucumber among serving plates. {Best served cold} Top with pasta, onion and chicken. Yield: 4 servings.
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