Lunch
Prosciutto Goat Cheese Tomato Pasta Salad
Description
Prosciutto, goat cheese and tomatoes come together in this elegant (and super easy!) pasta salad. The perfect pairing for grilling season!
Ingredients:
- 1 box (7.75 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ classic pasta salad mix
- Cold water and oil called for on salad mix box
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into long strips
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pitted green olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (2 oz)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
- Empty pasta mix into 3-quart (or larger) saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked through. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cold water, oil, Dijon mustard and seasoning mix with whisk. Add pasta to bowl (do not stir).
- In 6-inch skillet, cook prosciutto strips over medium heat about 5 minutes or until browned and crispy. Add to pasta mixture along with tomatoes, olives, capers and shallot. Toss to combine.
- Add goat cheese and parsley; gently toss until just combined. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
