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Classic Chef’s Pasta Salad

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Updated Oct 20, 2022
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Get ready for pasta salad with a twist—and made easy with Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ Classic Pasta Salad Mix. Inspired by the classic chef’s salad, this Classic Chef's Pasta Salad recipe has something for everyone. Cooked chicken, ham, cheese, spinach and pasta are tossed in a creamy dressing for a satisfying pasta salad that's perfect for dinner or lunch.

Classic Chef’s Pasta Salad

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 box (7.75 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ Classic Pasta Salad Mix
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup cubed block cheddar or Swiss cheese (4 oz)
  • 1 cup julienne-cut cooked chicken
  • 1 cup julienne-cut cooked ham
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Pour pasta (from box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from box), mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to make dressing.
  • Step 
    3
    Add pasta, cheese, chicken, ham and spinach to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

620 Calories
37g Total Fat
29g Protein
40g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About 1 1/3 Cups
Calories
620
Calories from Fat
340
Total Fat
37g
58%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
90mg
30%
Sodium
1430mg
60%
Potassium
650mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
3g
Protein
29g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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