7-Layer Pasta Salad (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
kosher salt |
8 ounces farfalle (about 4 cups) |
2 stalks broccoli, cut into florets |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
juice of 1 lime |
freshly ground pepper |
2 avocados, diced |
1 12 -ounce piece deli ham, diced (about 2 cups) |
8 ounces yellow cheddar cheese, shredded |
1 small head romaine lettuce, sliced |
2 tomatoes, diced |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs), adding the broccoli during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and broccoli and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess. Remove the broccoli and pat dry.
2. Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, 1/4 cup chives, the parsley, half of the lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Toss the pasta and a few tablespoons of the dressing in a medium bowl.
3. Assemble the salad: Toss the avocados with the remaining lime juice in a large glass serving bowl and season with salt; arrange in an even layer. Top with layers of the ham, broccoli, pasta, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle some of the remaining dressing on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon chives, or cover and refrigerate the salad and dressing separately up to 6 hours. (Bring to room temperature before serving.)
4. Photograph by Yunhee Kim
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