Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:6 hr 30 min
Makes:6 servings
Salad
1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen broccoli cuts
3 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (7 oz)
1 lb cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
Classic Italian Dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1. Cook broccoli and pasta separately as directed on packages; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water; drain.
2. In large bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Add broccoli, pasta and all remaining salad ingredients to dressing; toss gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or until chilled.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 365 (Calories from Fat 160 ); Total Fat 18 g (Saturated Fat 4 g); Cholesterol 45 mg; Sodium 1210 mg; Total Carbohydrate 30 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 24 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 18 %; Vitamin C 24 %; Calcium 8 %; Iron 16 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 3 Medium-Fat Meat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
