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Sweet Pasta Salad

Name: Sweet Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked penne pasta; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; 4 cups torn salad greens; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

“I first tasted this delightfully different salad several years ago at a pool party and begged the hostess for the recipe,“ recalls Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. “Since then, I’ve served it many times and have always gotten rave reviews.“

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
4 cups torn salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup strawberries in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
Drain the pasta; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add oil and toss to coat. Add coconut and remaining strawberries; toss gently.
Place the greens in a serving bowl; top with pasta mixture. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 327 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.

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