ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD IN SHELLS

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Great for Pot Lucks, as an appetizer, a side salad, or a light lunch meal. Very versatile recipe - you can substitute the chicken and salami with any 2 of your favorite meats that you have on hand. Substitute your favorite italian type dressing for the vinaigrette dressing!

Provided by Jan Bickel

Categories     Salads

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 16 ounce package jumbo pasta shells
1 c coarsely chopped cooked chicken
3 oz italian hard salami, chopped
4 c chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 c chopped fresh basil
1 c coarsely chopped tomato
3/4 c coarsely chopped cucumber
1/3 c roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing
shaved parmesean cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook jumbo pasta shells as directed on the package; Drain & cool. (This step can also be done the night before, place cooked shells in air tight container in the refrigerator).
  • 2. Place remaining ingredients EXCEPT VINAIGRETTE & PARMESEAN in a medium bowl.
  • 3. Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat.
  • 4. Stuff the shells with the salad.
  • 5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. The vinaigrette dressing WILL soak into the shells. To serve, put stuffed shells onto serving platter & sprinkle with parmesean cheese .

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