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Potluck Pasta Salad

Published: Sep 15, 2011
Yields:
8
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Cal/Serv:
239
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Personalize this pasta salad recipe however you like — keep it vegetarian by garnishing with vegetables only or make it a meal with sliced chicken, cured meats, or shrimp.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box Dreamfields Penne Rigate or Rotini
  • 4 cups mix-ins (see below)
  • Herbed Vinaigrette (recipe follows) OR Homestyle Peppery Buttermilk (recipe follows)

Suggested Mix-Ins:

  • Crisp-tender cooked vegetables
  • Raw vegetables
  • Other mix-ins
  • Meats

Herbed Vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
  • cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup Finely chopped fresh herbs

Homestyle Peppery Buttermilk Dressing:

  • 1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. no-salt garlic and herb seasoning blend
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • Coarse-ground black pepper

Directions

    1. Step 1Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
    2. Step 2To prepare Herbed Vinaigrette: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Whisk in mustard and garlic. Add herbs. Makes 3/4 cup.
    3. Step 3To prepare Homestyle Peppery Buttermilk Dressing: In small bowl, stir together buttermilk and mayonnaise. Add remaining ingredients; stir to mix well. Add additional buttermilk if needed for consistency. Let stand about 10 minutes to thicken. Makes 1 cup.
    4. Step 4Add desired mix-ins and half of dressing. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours; toss again before serving. Add additional dressing, as desired.

Tips & Techniques

Note: Nutrition information is for 1/8 of recipe prepared with 1 cup cooked ham, 1/2 cup sliced squash, 1/2 cup green peas, 1/2 cup black olives, 1/2 cup sliced bell pepper, 1 cup sliced cucumber and half of Herbed Vinaigrette. Note: If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 38 grams carbohydrate. For more information go to www.DreamfieldsFoods.com.
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