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
- 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.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix packet (from salad mix), the dressing and cold water until blended; set aside.
- 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.
Makes 14 servings (1 cup each)
Variation
Make it your own. Stir in cubed cheese, chopped red or green bell pepper or sliced ripe olives with the chicken.