Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Layered Summer Pasta Salad





Since there have been sales lately on boxes of Betty Crocker's Suddenly Salads, I figured I'd post this recipe that I found. It a very healthy and refreshing dinner meal enough for 10 servings.




Ingredients:

1 box Suddenly Salad Ranch & Bacon pasta salad mix
1 1/4 C. Ranch dressing
3 C. torn romaine lettuce
2 C. shredded carrots
2 C. fresh broccoli florets
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (or handful of cherry tomatoes)

Directions:

Empty pasta mix into a 3-quart saucepan with 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing. Add pasta; toss to continue.

In a 3-4 quart salad bowl (or glass bowl to show layers) or 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce, carrots, broccoli and pasta mixture. Top with tomatoes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.


Prep Time: 15 minuutes
Start to Finish Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 10 servings (1 C. each)


Do-Ahead:

Make this salad up to 24 hours before serving.

Time-Saver:

For easy preparation, purchase bags of shredded carrots, broccoli florets and romain lettuce.


Layer, toss and serve. What could be easier for a simple 30-minute summer salad!

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