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.".
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_Sawmeer bishtaW
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to make and it travels well.
S Gujjar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped bacon and avocado, and it was delicious.
Kylie Elliott
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the shells were a fun touch.
Toto Kola
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the shells and the dressing, and they always ask for seconds.
Elvia Torres
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Samantha Ntombela
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the shells add a nice crunch.
Sandip Hero
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.
HASHMI KOKO
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. I also added some chopped bacon and avocado, and it was delicious.
Nathan Aiyelabola
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Jim Gettis
[email protected]This chopped salad appetizer in shells was a hit at my party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the shells added a fun and unique touch.