This is a good cold side dish for a picnic or family dinner. You can also bring it in containers to a party or cover dish dinner and mix it at the last minute.
Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup toasted flaked coconut
4 cups chopped or torn salad greens
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, separated as described below
1 teaspoon canola oil
The Cooking:
- Cook pasta according to package directions
- While the pasta is cooking make the dressing by combining the cream,
confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and 1/2 cup strawberries in a blender or food processor - cover and blend until smooth and slightly thickened, about 30 seconds.
- Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl and add oil and toss to coat.
- Add coconut and the remaining strawberries
- Toss gently
- Place the greens in a serving bowl and top with pasta mixture
- Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts
Serve immediately.
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