pat's Recipe

Oriental Pasta Salad

Category: Pasta salads

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 large carrots, cut into 1-inch strips
1 cup snow peas, halved
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper
DRESSING
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour crem
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp pepper

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add carrots, peas, onions and red pepper. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

yield: 7 servings