Chopped Salad Appetizer Shells Recipe

Name: Chopped Salad Appetizer Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 24); Salad; 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 cup chopped fresh tomato; 3/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber; 3 ounces italian salami, chopped; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese; Dressing; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs; 1/8 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

8 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 24)
Salad
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
3/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
3 ounces italian salami, chopped
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
1/8 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

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["Cook shells in plenty of boiling water according to package directions, being careful not to overcook them. Rinse in cold water; set aside. (For advance prep tip, see note at end).", "Chop all salad ingredients, making sure you have all the pieces quite small so that you can easily stuff the salad into the shells.", "Make dressing; pour over salad and toss lightly. Add salt and pepper if desired.", "Stuff salad into cooled shells (now you will understand why you chopped the ingredients into small pieces!).", "Refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.", "Advance preparation tip from a reviewer: ""The day before, I cooked the shells to al-dente, rinsed them in cool water, separated them and let them cool. Then, I put them in a ziplock. I chopped everything for the salad part and put it in a ziplock, without the dressingl. The next day, I mixed the dressing into the salad and stuffed the shells. Worked like a dream.""."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 24), Salad, 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Chopped Salad Appetizer Shells falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chopped Salad Appetizer Shells

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