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Garden Shell Salad Recipe

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Fresh basil marries the flavors of this splendid salad from Kathy Glasgow. The Marysville, California reader lightly dresses the dish, making it ideal with almost any entree.

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Garden Shell Salad Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 8 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
2 cups frozen peas
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, celery, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 157 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch.

Originally published as Garden Shell Salad in Light & Tasty April/May 2006, p25

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Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by angelasandoval

Used regular mayo and regular balsamic vinegar I had on hand. Omitted the red pepper and added chopped tomato. Excellent! Will be making this often!

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2010 by Isolda

I have made this several times. I really didn't know the impression it made on my family until my son's girlfriend called me to ask for the recipe. He had told her it was the best pasta salad he had ever tasted! She made it and called me back to thank me for her success.

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2008 by bakingmad

I omit the vinegar, basil and mustard to better suit our taste. Adding cubed cooked ham to this easy salad makes it a main dish we enjoy during the hot summer months.