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Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad

Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad

Holidays beg for do-ahead food prep. Here's a colorful salad created with you in mind.

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( 45 Ratings)

45 Ratings

5 Stars 40%

4 Stars 24%

3 Stars 20%

2 Stars 7%

1 Stars 9%

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  • PREP TIME 30 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 8 Hr 30 Min
  • SERVINGS 8

 

2
cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)
2
cups broccoli florets
2
medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1
medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/3
cup diced red onion
1
cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2
cup plain yogurt
2
tablespoons sugar
1/2
teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2
cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1
tablespoon Betty Crocker® Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
2
tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
  • 2 While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
  • 3 In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder. Stir in pasta. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
  • 4 Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.

Expert Tips

Use star- or tree-shaped pasta, rotini or any medium shell pasta.

Cooking the broccoli quickly in boiling water softens it slightly and brings out the bright green color. Pat dry with a paper towel so it maintains its crispness.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 410
    • (Calories from Fat 270),
  • Total Fat 30g
    • (Saturated Fat 8g,),
  • Cholesterol 40mg;
  • Sodium 320mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 27g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
  • Protein 11g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 2 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1 High-Fat Meat;
    • 4 Fat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 4/11/2008 1:45:10 PM REPORT ABUSE TCarder said:
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    EXCELLENT! A wonderful start/method to add what's on hand in the frig. I had whole wheat bow tie pasta so used that and added 1 tsp. of curry since we love it and sprinkled sliced black olives and capers on top - YUM! Next time I'm thinking of adding fresh cilantro or mint from the garden for summer get togethers - and fresh tomatoes & salsa peppers from the garden as well! I am SO ready for summer!
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    Posted 2/1/2008 11:42:23 AM REPORT ABUSE ElliK said:
    Rating:
    Very good and beautiful presentation! Everyone thought it was just gorgeous. I used cheese tortalini instead of the pasta, and it helped it be hearty enough to serve as a side or a main dish. Yummy!
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    Posted 1/10/2007 10:11:20 AM REPORT ABUSE reneelmc said:
    Rating:
    Took this to Christmas Dinner at Grandma''s, everyone loved it. Very interesting variety.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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