Ingredients: 1 cup Orzo pasta (6 ounces) 3/4 cup chopped Prosciutto or fully cooked ham 2 oranges, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size pieces 1 cup chopped Celery 1/3 cup chopped green sweet Pepper 4 green Onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup Mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/3 cup plain Yogurt 2 tablespoons chutney, snipped 3/4 teaspoon curry powder 1 to 2 tablespoons Milk (optional) 1/3 cup peanuts
Directions:1. In a large saucepan or pasta pot bring 3 quarts water to boiling. Add pasta. Reduce heat slightly. Boil, uncovered, for 5-8 minutes, or till al dente, stirring occasionally. (Or, cook according to package directions.) Immediately drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again thoroughly. 2. In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, Prosciutto or ham, oranges, Celery, sweet Pepper, and green onions. 3. In a small mixing bowl stir together Mayonnaise or salad dressing, Yogurt, chutney, and curry powder. Stir into pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2-24 hours. 4. Just before serving, if necessary, stir in Milk to moisten salad. Sprinkle with peanuts before serving. |