Thursday, March 11, 2010

Zesty Potluck Pasta Salad

ZESTY POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

2 boxes Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad classic pasta salad mix
3 cups frozen broccoli florets
2/3 cup Italian dressing
1/3 cup cold water
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or ham
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes

Empty contents of both pasta mix pouches into 4-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir contents of both seasoning mix pouches, the dressing and cold water; set aside. Drain pasta with broccoli; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta with broccoli, chicken arid tomatoes into dressing mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate. Make it your own - Stir in cubed cheese, chopped red or green bell pepper or sliced ripe olives with the chicken. Makes 14 servings.

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