Best Shells Filled With Chicken Chopped Salad Recipes
CHOPPED SALAD APPETIZER SHELLS
This beautiful appetizer consists of an Italian chopped salad that is mounded into cooked pasta shells. It can be made up to four hours ahead and the romaine salad will remain crispy for serving. Note: To give proper credit, this is an adaptation of recipe #29329, which uses chicken as a main ingredient. In the version I am posting, the chicken is eliminated and the chopped salad is garnished with salami and feta cheese. I also make my own vinaigrette, but if you prefer, just use a bottled Italian dressing.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook shells in plenty of boiling water according to package directions, being careful not to overcook them. Rinse in cold water; set aside. (For advance prep tip, see note at end).
- Chop all salad ingredients, making sure you have all the pieces quite small so that you can easily stuff the salad into the shells.
- Make dressing; pour over salad and toss lightly. Add salt and pepper if desired.
- Stuff salad into cooled shells (now you will understand why you chopped the ingredients into small pieces!).
- Refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.
- Advance preparation tip from a reviewer: "The day before, I cooked the shells to al-dente, rinsed them in cool water, separated them and let them cool. Then, I put them in a ziplock. I chopped everything for the salad part and put it in a ziplock, without the dressingl. The next day, I mixed the dressing into the salad and stuffed the shells. Worked like a dream.".
SHELLS FILLED WITH CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 12 shells
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta shells and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 12 to 13 minutes. Drain and cool.
- For the dressing: Combine the vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Gradually add the oil, whisking until the dressing is thick.
- For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the arugula, feta, tomatoes, salt, pepper, olives, chicken, avocado and fennel.
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat.
- Line each shell with a leaf of radicchio, trimming each leaf if too large for the pasta. Fill shells with salad, pressing slightly so salad will adhere. Arrange shells on a platter and serve.
SALAD STUFFED SHELLS
A really different way to present pasta salad OR your favorite recipe for tuna and chicken salad! A really creative finger food that will impress your guests at picnics, BBQs, and showers! I served this on a bed of lettuce garnished with green and black olives.
Provided by Micki
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled.
- Combine salami, romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl; pour balsamic vinaigrette dressing over salad and toss to coat. Stuff pasta shells with lettuce mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHICKEN SALAD-STUFFED SHELLS
JUMBO pasta shells filled with creamy chicken salad, nested on a bed of baby spinach and drizzled with Ranch dressing. Juicy red grapes add sweetness and color. Use deli chicken salad for easier prep, or prepare your own for extra bragging rights, as these make an impressive presentation. From Taste of Home.
Provided by Christmas Carol
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken salad and grapes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each pasta shell. Refrigerate until serving. To serve, line a platter with baby spinach and carefully place shells on top. Drizzle with Ranch dressing. Nice served with chunks of crusty bread and iced mint tea.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 307.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.9
ITALIAN CHOP SALAD IN SHELLS
Enjoy pasta salad appetizer in a new way - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells as directed on package; drain and cool.
- Place remaining ingredients except vinaigrette in medium bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat.
- Stuff shells with salad. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetize, Sodium 65 mg
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD IN SHELLS
I just found this on Recipegoldmine.com. Haven't made this yet, but they sound like an incredible appetizer for a cookout or picnic. Prep time includes 2 hour chilling time.
Provided by yooper
Categories Chicken
Time 3h10m
Yield 36 appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta shells as directed on the package.
- Drain and cool.
- Place remaining ingredients except vinaigrette in a medium bowl.
- Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat.
- Stuff the shells with the salad.
- Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
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