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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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I like to prepare this special pasta salad with fresh green beans and homegrown dill. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta |
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham |
4 green onions, thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
1 to 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed |
salt to taste |
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2. Drain pasta and beans; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and cayenne. Drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
3. Add the ham, onions, parsley, dill and salt; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in walnuts just before serving. Yield: 10 servings.
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