dotty's pasta salad

(1 RATING)
38 Pinches
Brick, NJ
Updated on Jun 7, 2011

This recipe was given to me by a wonderful friend, and one of the best cooks I have ever met. Everyone loves this salad and usually there are no leftovers when we have a party. It's great for the summer, because there is no mayonaise in it.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • DRESSING
  • 3 cloves garlic-chopped or crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped
  • 6 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 18 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound macaroni, cooked, any type
  • 4 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 package mozzarella cheese, 8 ozs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cans black olives, pitted

How To Make dotty's pasta salad

  • Step 1
    After cooking macaroni, rinse with cold water. Add all ingredients except dressing. Mix well
  • Step 2
    Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
  • Step 3
    Chill and Serve
  • Step 4
    This recipe is tripled, you can divide it by 3 for all ingredients, for a smaller salad.

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