Christmas Salad
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Christmas Salad
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Christmas salad with pasta is a colorful and festive dish that adds a refreshing twist to your Christmas menu.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (500g) cooked rotini pasta
- ¼ cup (15g) sundried tomato chopped, keep 3 tablespoons of the oil
- 8 oz (200g) baby mozzarella
- 4 oz (100g) salami quartered
- 8 (200 g) baby artichoke quartered
- 3 tablespoons (27g) green olives sliced
- large handful of Mache lambs lettuce or baby spinach could also use leaf lettuce or boston bibb
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons (30g) roasted bell pepper pesto
- ¼ cup (60ml) sun dried tomato oil
- 1 tablespoon (9g) garlic minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Toss with a small amount of oil and cool.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sundried tomato, mozzarella, salami, baby artichoke and green olive.
- In a small bowl, combine the pesto, sundried tomato oil and garlic and mix well.
- Pour the dressing into the salad bowl and toss all together.
- Add the mache on top and serve.
Notes
- To prevent the pasta from getting mushy once it’s mixed in the salad, cook it just until al dente. Then, rinse it under cold water to cool it quickly. This step will also stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down quickly.
- If needed, you can substitute the rotini with another pasta that will hold up well with the other ingredients and the dressing. Examples are penne, fusilli, or farfalle.
- Toss the cooked pasta with a small amount of dressing while it's still warm. This helps the pasta absorb the flavors better.
- If you are swapping out ingredients, aim for a balanced mix of pasta, vegetables, proteins, and dressing. Ensure the salad has various colors, textures, and flavors for a more satisfying salad.
- To add visual appeal and extra flavor, garnish the pasta salad with fresh herbs, grated cheese, or additional toppings just before serving.
- To prevent the pasta from getting mushy once it’s mixed in the salad, cook it just until al dente. Then, rinse it under cold water to cool it quickly. This step will also stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down quickly.
- If needed, you can substitute the rotini with another pasta that will hold up well with the other ingredients and the dressing. Examples are penne, fusilli, or farfalle.
- Toss the cooked pasta with a small amount of dressing while it's still warm. This helps the pasta absorb the flavors better.
- If you are swapping out ingredients, aim for a balanced mix of pasta, vegetables, proteins, and dressing. Ensure the salad has various colors, textures, and flavors for a more satisfying salad.
- To add visual appeal and extra flavor, garnish the pasta salad with fresh herbs, grated cheese, or additional toppings just before serving.
- Storage - Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
426kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
930mg
(39%)
Potassium
268mg
(8%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1443IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
256mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 426 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 426kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 930mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1443IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 256mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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