Shelly's Recipe

PARTY PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

8 oz pkg bow-tie, rotini or gemelli pasta, cooked al denta, drained well
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chopped carrots and cucumbers
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cucumber and red bell pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 container grape tomatoes
1 cup broccoli flowerettes and cauliflower, cut into small pieces
1 (6 oz) can black olives, cut in half
1 bottle McCormick’s Salad Supreme Seasoning
1 cup cubed cheese, any flavor
1 medium zucchini and yellow squash, optional
8 oz salami, cut into small pieces

Choice of Dressing:
Dressing I
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp lemon juice and Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano and garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Dressing II
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper and garlic powder

Dressing III
1/3 cup oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Combine salad ingredient; mix gently. Choose dressing you want to use. Combine those dressing ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight. Mix gently before serving. Serves 8