Pasta Shell and Shrimp or Ham Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A favorite spring and summertime dish. Ingredients:
2 cups pasta shells, cooked al dente |
1 tomato, chopped |
1 cup boiled shrimp, cold (can substitute cooked ham) |
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon minced shallot |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon minced celery |
1 tablespoon minced carrot |
1 tablespoon minced green and red bell pepper |
1/2 cup blend olive oil and vegetable oil (depending on taste and strength of olive oil) |
1 teaspoon minced parsley |
1 teaspoon basil |
1/2 teaspoon thyme |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Place the cooked and cooled pasta in a bowl and toss with tomato and shrimp or ham.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar and Dijon mustard. Add shallots, garlic, celery, carrot, red and green bell peppers. Stir well then add the olive/vegetable oil blend in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
3. Whisk in parsley, basil, thyme and season with salt and pepper.
4. Fold the sauce into the pasta mixture and blend well. Refrigerate until ready to serve, but let sit 20 - 30 minutes at room temperature until ready to serve.
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