italian chopped salad in shells
(2 RATINGS)
Great for Pot Lucks, as an appetizer, a side salad, or a light lunch meal. Very versatile recipe - you can substitute the chicken and salami with any 2 of your favorite meats that you have on hand. Substitute your favorite italian type dressing for the vinaigrette dressing!
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prep time
3 Hr
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
24-36 appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 - 16 ounce package jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
- 3 ounces italian hard salami, chopped
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup coarsely chopped tomato
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
- 1/3 cup roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing
- - shaved parmesean cheese
How To Make italian chopped salad in shells
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Step 1Cook jumbo pasta shells as directed on the package; Drain & cool. (This step can also be done the night before, place cooked shells in air tight container in the refrigerator).
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Step 2Place remaining ingredients EXCEPT VINAIGRETTE & PARMESEAN in a medium bowl.
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Step 3Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat.
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Step 4Stuff the shells with the salad.
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Step 5Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. The vinaigrette dressing WILL soak into the shells. To serve, put stuffed shells onto serving platter & sprinkle with parmesean cheese .
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