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Cooking time: 25 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for instructions
An easy Pasta Salad for mid-week.
Ham, Green Bean, Cherry Tomato Pasta Salad Preparation, cooking time: 25 minutes1 1/4 cups pasta, bite-size - fusilli, rigatoni, penne
1 tbs salad olive oil
10oz (300gr) deli-style (baked) ham
6oz (180gr) green beans
1/2 cup (3oz, 90gr) cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup (2oz, 60gr) mayonnaise
1/4 cup (2oz, 60gr) plain or Greek yogurt
1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
1 tbs lemon juice
2 tbs fresh chives, snipped
2 tbs fresh basil, snipped
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse in cold water and toss with olive oil.
Top and tail beans, cut into 1 inch lengths. Fill a medium saucepan 2/3 full of water and bring to boiling over high heat. Add beans and blanch for 3 minutes. While the beans cook fill a large bowl or pan 3/4 full of cold water. When the beans are done, drain and dump into the cold water. Swirl around until cool then drain and set aside.
Snip herbs. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Cut ham into inch squares (or cubes depending on how thick) - or larger if you prefer.
In small bowl whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard and lemon juice. Put pasta, ham, beans, herbs and tomatoes in large salad bowl. Add mayonnaise dressing and toss lightly to combine - a tongs works well. Serve.
Cooking schedule: 25 minutes |
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