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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Gift Ogazi
[email protected]These shells were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.
Ghulam qamar
[email protected]These shells were a great way to use up leftover chopped salad. I would definitely make them again.
Ahtsham Gull
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fun and unique way to serve chopped salad.
Ahsan Butt
[email protected]Overall, I thought these shells were a fun and unique way to serve chopped salad. They were a bit tricky to make, but they were definitely worth the effort.
Rooster Cable
[email protected]These shells were a bit too time-consuming to make.
Azeemali Azema
[email protected]The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste.
Naveed king official
[email protected]The shells were a bit tricky to fill, but the salad was delicious.
Alicia Reyes
[email protected]These shells were a great way to use up leftover chopped salad. They're easy to make and they're a fun and unique way to serve salad.
Mauro He
[email protected]I've made these shells several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Saturn Workman (Anarcho-Middleist)
[email protected]These shells are the perfect way to dress up a simple chopped salad. They're easy to make and they look really impressive.
jude shantha
[email protected]I love these chopped salad appetizer shells! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Murtaza Murtaza
[email protected]These shells were a great way to serve chopped salad. They're easy to make and they look really elegant.
Habib Albab
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.
Iteche Calvin
[email protected]These chopped salad appetizer shells were a delightful surprise. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the shells made them extra special. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
Med Phone
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was so easy to make. The shells were the perfect vessel for the salad, and the dressing was flavorful and light. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
twebaze abdul
[email protected]This chopped salad appetizer in shells was a huge hit at my party! The shells added a fun and unique touch, and the salad itself was delicious. I loved the combination of fresh veggies, cheese, and dressing. Will definitely be making this again!