Title: Pasta Chef's Chopped Salad
Categories: Pasta Poultry
Yield: 6 Servings

1	lb	Ditalini or Orzo OR other small pasta shape, uncooked
4	oz	Cooked turkey ham diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2	c	Swiss cheese diced into 1/4-inch cubes
3		Celery stalks; chopped
3		Scallions; sliced
1/2	c	Diced red onion
1/4	c	Diced black olives
		Salt
		Freshly ground pepper
1/4	c	Dijon mustard
2	tb	Vegetable oil
1/4	c	White wine vinegar

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse with cold water and drain again

Place the pasta, turkey ham, cheese, celery, scallions, onion and olives in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, mix the mustard, vegetable oil and vinegar until combined. Add to the pasta and toss. Refrigerate for two hours and serve chilled.

Serves 6 to 8

Each serving provides: 242 Calories; 11.5 g Protein; 33.9 g Carbohydrates; 6.9 g Fat; 12.6 mg Cholesterol; 479 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 12%

Copyright National Pasta Association (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)

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