Friday, August 29, 2008

Wedding Pasta Salad

Garden Rotini Salad (Serves 20 -25)
8 C. Garden Rotini
1 C. shredded carrots
2 C broccoli florets
1/2 C bell pepper, chopped fine
1 1/2 C peeled and shopped cucumber
1 small can sliced or chopped olives, drained
2 C diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 C sliced celery
1 bunch green onions, finely sliced, including tops
3/4 C chopped parsley (Italian parsley if available)
2 1/2 C fresh grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 C Italian Dressing
1/2 C Caesar Dressing
1/4 C red wine vinegar

Step 1: Prepare vegetables. Mix them together and add 1/4 C of the Italian dressing and refrigerate.

Step 2: Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water.

Step 3: Add vegetables to room temperature pasta.

Step 4: Add remaining dressings, red wine and Parmesan cheese. Save 1/2 C for garnish and serve.

I had this salad at Diana's wedding and loved it so much that I served it and mine and Kory's wedding.
~From the kitchen of Diana D.

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