italian chopped salad in shells

(2 RATINGS)
60 Pinches
North Tustin, CA
Updated on Jul 7, 2012

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!

prep time 3 Hr
cook time 15 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Cook 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).
  • Step 2
    Place remaining ingredients EXCEPT VINAIGRETTE & PARMESEAN in a medium bowl.
  • Step 3
    Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat.
  • Step 4
    Stuff the shells with the salad.
  • Step 5
    Cover 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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Category: Pasta
Category: Other Snacks
Category: Salads
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #shells
Keyword: #salami
Keyword: #Jumbo

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