Sunday, October 5, 2008

Marinated Pasta Salad

Ingredients

----DRESSING----
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 dash pepper

----SALAD----
2 1/2 cup pasta shells or spirals uncooked
1 cup broccoli flowerets cooked tender-crisp
1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
2/3 cup sliced pepperoni
2 medium tomatoes
4 hard-cooked eggs, wedged

Combine all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cook pasta, following package directions. Rinse cooked pasta in cold water to prevent sticking. Add broccoli, red onions and pepperoni. Chill. Just before serving, scile tomatoes into eights and add to salad. Mix in dressing and toss well. Garnish with egg wedges. Serve immediately. Preparation time: 20 minutes

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