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Sweet Pasta Salad Recipe

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“I first tasted this delightfully different salad several years ago at a pool party and begged the hostess for the recipe,“ recalls Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. “Since then, I’ve served it many times and have always gotten rave reviews.“

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6 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted
4 cups torn salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
Drain the pasta; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add oil and toss to coat. Add coconut and remaining strawberries; toss gently.
Place the greens in a serving bowl; top with pasta mixture. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 327 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 33 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Sweet Pasta Salad published in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006, p45