Seashell Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing

Health score
9%
Seashell Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing
20 min.
4
479kcal

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Craving a light yet satisfying meal that's ready in a flash? Look no further than this delightful Seashell Salad with Buttermilk-Chive Dressing! This recipe is your answer to a busy weeknight lunch, a vibrant side dish to complement your dinner, or even a lighter main course option. Imagine tender seashell pasta mingled with crisp baby arugula, all coated in a creamy, tangy buttermilk-chive dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.

What truly sets this salad apart is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the frozen green peas complements the peppery arugula, while the salty prosciutto provides a delightful crunch and a burst of savory goodness. The buttermilk-chive dressing brings everything together, offering a refreshing counterpoint to the richer elements of the dish.

This recipe is incredibly easy to whip up, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish. It's also a fantastic way to incorporate fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables into your diet. You'll love how the simple ingredients transform into a culinary masterpiece that is both healthy and incredibly flavorful. Get ready to impress yourself and your guests with this beautiful and delicious salad!

Ingredients

  • cups baby arugula loosely packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup nonfat buttermilk fat-free
  • tablespoon chives fresh minced
  • teaspoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise organic
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • ounces soup noodles uncooked
  • cup peas green frozen
  • 0.5 cup pancetta finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Add peas to pasta during last 2 minutes of cooking.
  3. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
  4. While pasta cooks, combine mayonnaise and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl.
  5. Add pasta mixture and arugula; toss to coat.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add prosciutto; saut 2 minutes.
  8. Drain on paper towels.
  9. Sprinkle prosciutto over salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories479kcal
Protein11.95%
Fat46%
Carbs42.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
80.08
Glycemic Load
18.72
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.303478396457%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Isorhamnetin
0.48mg
Kaempferol
3.57mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:478.79kcal
23.94%
Fat:24.31g
37.39%
Saturated Fat:5.91g
36.92%
Carbohydrates:49.99g
16.66%
Net Carbohydrates:45.77g
16.64%
Sugar:4.62g
5.14%
Cholesterol:25.69mg
8.56%
Sodium:597.27mg
25.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.21g
28.42%
Selenium:43.02µg
61.45%
Vitamin K:45.4µg
43.24%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.7%
Vitamin C:17.88mg
21.67%
Phosphorus:200.69mg
20.07%
Fiber:4.22g
16.9%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.93%
Vitamin B3:2.97mg
14.84%
Copper:0.26mg
13.12%
Magnesium:52.33mg
13.08%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.55%
Vitamin A:592.56IU
11.85%
Zinc:1.7mg
11.34%
Folate:45.27µg
11.32%
Iron:1.72mg
9.58%
Potassium:327.82mg
9.37%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.2%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.92%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.31%
Calcium:48.22mg
4.82%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.74%
Source:My Recipes