GAZPACHO MACARONI SALAD

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This is a really great recipe - perfect as a take-along to any large gathering. We omitted the green pepper that is mentioned in the directions, but a medium-sized pepper should do the trick if you include it. Enjoy!

Provided by billy haze

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c uncooked macaroni
1 pkg frozen peas or fresh peas, 10 oz
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1 medium cucumber
1 green pepper, diced
5 green onions, thinly sliced
6 oz salami, cubed
1/4 c parsley, fresh
1/3 c olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 c red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
hot pepper sauce to taste
1 clove garlic, pressed
lettuce cups
ripe olives

Steps:

  • 1. Cook macaroni according to directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Rinse in cold water again; drain again. Place peas in a bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes; drain.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine macaroni, peas, tomatoes, celery, cucumber, green pepper, onions, salami, and parsley.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, beat together remaining ingredients until well-blended. Pour over macaroni mixture, toss lightly.
  • 4. Serve in lettuce cups; garnish with olives. NOTE: macaroni and vegetable mixture may be combined with dressing and chilled 3 hours before serving. Toss before spooning in lettuce cups.

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