Zesty Potluck Pasta Salad

By ldelmas

15 Min
TOTAL TIME
20 Min
SERVINGS
14

Ingredients

• 2 boxes Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
• 3 cups Green Giant® Select® 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

Preparation

Step 1

Empty contents of pasta pouch (from salad mix) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding broccoli during last 2 minutes of cooking.
2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix packet (from salad mix), the dressing and cold water until blended; set aside.
3 Drain pasta with broccoli; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta with broccoli, chicken and tomatoes into dressing mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.
EXPERT TIPS;
Make it your own. Stir in cubed cheese, chopped red or green bell pepper or sliced ripe olives with the chicken.