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Friday, August 10, 2012

Zesty Potluck Pasta Salad

Zesty Potluck Pasta Salad

Serves: 14
Source: Betty Crocker

Ingredients:

2 boxes Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3 cups Green Giant® Select® frozen broccoli florets
2/3 cup Italian dressing
1/3 cup cold water
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or ham
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes

Instructions:

1. Empty contents of pasta pouch (from salad mix) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix packet (from salad mix), the dressing and cold water until blended; set aside.

3. Drain pasta with broccoli; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta with broccoli, chicken and tomatoes into dressing mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

Expert Tips:
Make it your own. Stir in cubed cheese, chopped red or green bell pepper or sliced ripe olives with the chicken. 

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