Sunday, December 26, 2010

Pasta Salad with Christmas Turkey Leftovers

Recipe for 4

Ingredients:
500g. pasta (preferably Rigatoni)
2 cups diced turkey (roasted or grilled)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium bunch baby arugula
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (coarsely chopped)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Juice from 1/2 lemon

Preparation:

Prepare the rigatoni according to package directions for altente. Drain pasta and place under running water to stop the cooking process. Return the pasta to the pot and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix with light movements to cover the pasta with olive oil.
In a mixing bowl place the mayonnaise, ketchup, parmesan, salt, pepper and the lemon juice and stir to combine.
In a large salad bowl place the pasta, the sun-dried tomatoes, the mayonnaise mixture, the rocket and toss to combine.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
Serve chilled with white wine. Enjoy!