Seashell Salad with Buttermilk Chive Dressing

(from desert.rose32’s recipe box)

Categories: salads

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked seashell pasta
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 ounces finely chopped prosciutto (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas to pasta during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.

  2. While pasta cooks, combine mayonnaise and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl. Add pasta mixture and arugula; toss to coat.

  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add prosciutto; sauté 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle prosciutto over salad.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back