Pasta Chef's Chopped Salad

Pasta Chef's Chopped Salad

Pasta Chef's Chopped Salad

Ingredients

1 lb Ditalini, Orzo or other small pasta shape, uncooked

4 oz cooked turkey ham, diced into 1/4-inch cubes

1/2 cup Swiss cheese, diced into 1/4-inch cubes

3 stalks celery, chopped

3 scallions, sliced

1/2 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup diced black olives

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

2 Tbs vegetable oil

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Procedure

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again

Place the pasta, turkey ham, cheese, celery, scallions, onion and olives in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, mix the mustard, vegetable oil and vinegar until combined. Add to the pasta and toss. Refrigerate for two hours and serve chilled.

Servings: 6

Source: National Pasta Association


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