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chef's style pasta salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

This is a great summer salad for any BBQ or picnic.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min

Ingredients For chef's style pasta salad

  • 8 oz
    farfalle pasta
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    diced deli ham
  • 1 c
    reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 lg
    tomato, diced
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 oz
    organic, mixed greens
  • 2
    hard cooked eggs, finely chopped.
  • pinch
    each salt and pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil

How To Make chef's style pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook pasta as directed, drain. Place in bowl, toss w/ 1 tbsp oil. In another bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, brown sugar and salt. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup oil.
  • 2
    Add the dressing to pasta, toss to coat evenly. Add ham, cheese, tomato, pasrley and mixed greens.
  • 3
    Toss all ingredients gently to coat. Transfer to lg serving bowl. Sprinkle w/ chopped eggs. Season w/ salt and pepper.
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