Customer Newsletter, January 2010

Recipe Box: Cordon Bleu Salad
1 (16 oz) package bow tie pasta
2 C cubed cooked chicken
2 C cubed fully cooked ham
2 C cubed Swiss cheese
1 C broccoli florets
1/4 C honey
1-1/2 C mayonnaise
2 T Dijon mustard
2 T distilled white vinegar
2 T chopped onion
1/2 C olive oil
1/4 C white sugar
1/2 t garlic salt
2 T chopped parsley
1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

Combine pasta, chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and broccoli in a large bowl. Set aside. Blend honey, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, onion, olive oil, sugar, and garlic salt in a blender. Stir in parsley. Stir dressing into the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of dressing. Chill salad and reserved dressing in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Stir in the remaining dressing and Parmesan cheese before serving.

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