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Sep 22, 2010

LAYERED PICNIC PASTA SALAD


Makes: 6 Servings

12oz Bow Ties or other medium pasta shape
½ cup vinaigrette salad dressing
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
2oz prosciuto, thinly sliced
2 tbsps fresh basil, chopped
3 tbsps Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
2. Return to cooking pan and toss with 2 tbsp vinaigrette dressing.
3. Transfer half the pasta to a clear glass bowl.
4. Layer peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, and prosciuto on pasta.
5. Top with remaining pasta.
6. Sprinkle with basil and pour remaining dressing evenly over salad.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
8. Serve at once or cover and chill until ready to serve.
9. Toss right before serving to evenly coat dressing.

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