Sunday, April 19, 2015

Summer Pasta Salad

 
8 oz. pasta (family favorite)
1 cup small broccoli florets
1/2 cup each diced cucumber, finely diced orange or red pepper, sliced black olives
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion greens
Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
4 tsp. plain vinegar or white wine
1 tsp. each salt, pepper, sugar

      Cook pasta, adding broccoli just as noodles are done.  Let boil another 30 seconds.  Drain and rinse well with cold water.  Dressing:  Stir ingredients in a bowl.  Put noodles, broccoli and rest of ingredients into a large bowl.  Add dressing.  It may seem like too much.  Add just enough to make it moist.  Add more before serving, as noodles absorb some dressing.  Add enough for tastes.  Taste and adjust seasonings.  Cover, refrigerate until ready to serve.  Stir again just before serving. 

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