Salami N Shells Salad
In New Berlin, Wisconsin, Carol Smith tosses a hearty blend of ingredients that our taste testers ranked"a cut above any deli salad we've ever tasted."8-10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 7 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup halved ripe olives
- 1 block (6 ounces) mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
- 4 ounces salami, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 4 green onions, sliced
- DRESSING:
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold
- water. Place in a large bowl; add the next six ingredients. In a jar
- with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake
- well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield:
- 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 203 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 625 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein.