Italian Pasta Salad

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This is a bit different from my usual marinated pasta salad recipe. I never

thought of putting mayo in it before I tried this; the results were quite yummy.

 

Italian Pasta Salad

 

3/4 cup uncooked spiral pasta

1-1/2 cup halves cherry tomatoes

1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

/4 cup chopped green peppers

3 Tbs thinly sliced green onions

1-1/2 cups zesty Italian dressing

3/4 cup mayonaise

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (2-1/4 oz) can sliced black olives, drained

 

Cook pasta, rinse in cold water and drain. Place in abowl; add tomatoes,

mushrooms, peppers, onions, and salad dressing. Cover a refrigerate at

least 4 hours or overnight. In a bowl, combine mayo, Parmesan cheese and

olives. Gently fold into pasta mixture. Serve in a lettuce lined bowl for a nice

presentation. Yield: 6 servings.

 

~ P_T ~

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