Italian Chopped Salad in Shells

Description: I just found this on Recipegoldmine.com. Haven't made this yet, but they sound like an incredible appetizer for a cookout or picnic. Prep time includes 2 hour chilling time.

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
• 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
• 1 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
• 3 ounces italian hard salami, chopped
• 1/3 cup roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

1. Cook pasta shells as directed on the package.
2. Drain and cool.
3. Place remaining ingredients except vinaigrette in a medium bowl.
4. Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat.
5. Stuff the shells with the salad.
6. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.