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Buttermilk Shells w/Arugula

buttermilk shells arugula
Ingredients:
  • (8 oz.) uncooked seashell pasta
  • (1 cup) frozen green peas
  • (1/4 cup) organic canola mayonnaise
  • (1/4 cup) fat-free buttermilk
  • (1 Tbsp.) fresh chives, minced
  • (1 tsp.) fresh thyme, chopped
  • (1/2 tsp.) salt
  • (1/2 tsp.) freshly ground black pepper
  • (2 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (2 cups) loosely packed baby arugula
  • 1 tsp.) olive oil
  • (2 oz.) finely chopped prosciutto
Servings
4
Salad

Buttermilk Shells w/Arugula

A creamy shell pasta salad with green peas, crispy prosciutto and peppery arugula.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 10 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Cook pasta by following package directions. At the last 2 minutes, add peas. Drain and place under cold running water until cooled. Drain again.

  2. 2Meanwhile, stir together mayonnaise, buttermilk, chives, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl. Place a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot, add prosciutto and saute 2 minutes. Drain.

  3. 3Toss pasta and arugula with dressing. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp. prosciutto and enjoy.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups salad, 1 Tbsp. prosciutto

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 373
  • Total Fat 14.9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 45.7 g
  • Protein 13.6 g
  • Cholesterol 18 mg
  • Sodium 677 mg
  • Fiber 3.6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Pasta Salads

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Pork, Eggs, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.