JEFF'S SPECIAL PASTA SALAD

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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...

Provided by Shelley Young

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb vermicelli, uncooked
1/4 lb pasta shells, uncooked
1/4 lb rotini pasta, uncooked
1/3 c romano cheese, grated
1/2 c green pepper, diced
1/4 c red onion, diced
1/4 c fresh tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 c carrot, thin sliced or diced (optional)
1/4 c sliced black olives (optional)
DRESSING
12 oz bottled italian salad dressing ( i use wishbone)
1 c mayonnaise (do not substitute)
1/4 c dijon mustard
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 c dried parsley flakes
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 Tbsp black pepper (use less if freshly ground)
1 1/2 tsp salt ( i use sea salt)

Steps:

  • 1. Break the vermicelli in half before boiling. Boil pastas according to package directions (they have different times so prepare accordingly)
  • 2. Meanwhile mix all dressing ingredients in a very large bowl. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water to stop cooking and chill slightly.
  • 3. Toss the veggies in the dressing then add pasta and toss everything to coat. Chill and serve.

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