Chicken Kabobs, Creamy Italian Pasta Salad and Green Salad with Ranch Dressing

Chicken Kabobs

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken
6-12 wooden skewers or as needed
1/4 oil
1/4 C lemon juice
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of paprika
2 Tbsp. honey

Cut chicken into pieces about the same size that will fit onto the skewers. Combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika and honey in a bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate overnight. Before cooking soak skewers covered in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain marinade off of chicken and discard any remaining marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers and grill or broil until done about 15-20 minutes turning as needed.

Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

8 oz pasta such as spirals or bow ties, cooked, drained and cooled
2 C chopped tomatoes
1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced into quarters
1 pkg. sliced mushrooms
2-4 oz sliced salami, chopped up
1/2 C Italian salad dressing
1 C or more as needed sour cream
Grated Parmesan cheese to taste
3 green onions, sliced

Mix everything in a large bowl and chill until serving.

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