jeff's special pasta salad
My Anatomy instructor, Jeff, brought this delicious pasta salad to a class potluck. Everyone wanted the recipe, so "the story" began. Jeff said that he'd had the dish at a restaurant and convinced the owner to give him the recipe with the promise that he NOT share it. Jeff was a terrific anatomy instructor but a poor secret keeper! Thank goodness he decided to share it. Now I can share it too!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
15-20 +
Ingredients
- 1 pound vermicelli, uncooked
- 1/4 pound pasta shells, uncooked
- 1/4 pound rotini pasta, uncooked
- 1/3 cup romano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup carrot, thin sliced or diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- DRESSING
- 12 ounces bottled italian salad dressing ( i use wishbone)
- 1 cup mayonnaise (do not substitute)
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper (use less if freshly ground)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt ( i use sea salt)
How To Make jeff's special pasta salad
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Step 1Break the vermicelli in half before boiling. Boil pastas according to package directions (they have different times so prepare accordingly)
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Step 2Meanwhile mix all dressing ingredients in a very large bowl. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water to stop cooking and chill slightly.
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Step 3Toss the veggies in the dressing then add pasta and toss everything to coat. Chill and serve.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Pasta Sides
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
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