Pasta and sardine salad - gh_9407

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼pack(16oz) macaroni penne or ziti
Salt
3smallsTomatoes (about '14 pound)
1mediumOnion
2slicesWhole-wheat bread
1smallHead escarole (about 1/4lb)
Olive oil
3tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
½teaspoonCoarsely ground black pepper
½cupGolden raisins
1tablespoonChopped parsley
2cans(2 1/2oz) sardines packed in oil, drained

Directions

ABOUT 45 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING: 1. Prepare macaroni as label directs, using 2 t salt in water. Drain macaroni; rinse with running cold water to cool; drain well.

2. Meanwhile, cut tomatoes into wedges. Dice onion. Finely chop bread to make crumbs. Cut escarole into 2" pieces.

3. In sm skillet over md heat, in 2 T hot olive oil, cook onion until tender and golden. With slotted spoon, remove onion to bowl. In same skillet, cook bread crumbs, shaking skillet frequently, until crumbs are toasted.

4. In lg bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix vinegar, pepper, 3 T olive oil, and ¼ t salt. Add escarole, penne, tomatoes, raisins, parsley, onion, and bread crumbs. Toss gently to mix. Tlick in sardines.

Each serving: About 455 calories, 15 fat, 29 mg Cholesterol, 555 mg sodium.

Good Housekeeping/July'94/scanned & fixed by DP & GG