Tuesday, June 3, 2008

MEDITERANIAN PASTA SALAD

INGEDIENTS:

Tri Color Rotini 1 box
Scallions pencil size, 6+ some green – mince
Black Olives- ½ cup – finely chopped
Fresh Oregano- 1 heaping tsp finely chopped
Granulated garlic ½ tsp
Mrs. Dashes Original 1 tsp
Pizza & Pasta spice( Spice Islands grinder) 1 tsp
Black Pepper ( grinder) to taste
Italian flavored bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese- to taste
Pinot Grigio white- 1/ cup
Helmans Mayo ½ cup
Rice Wine Vinegar- splash to taste

In Large mixing bowl, pour white wine and vinegar
add scallions, oregano,dashes,olives,pasta spice,blk. pepper

Boil pasta to al dente. Rinse cold & drain.
add mayo to bowl (wine and herbs) and mix.
add pasta & gently mix to coat.

Pasta mixture will be soupy. Add some bread crumbs, Caution
less is more… 1 or 2 tbs. At most. Toss & let rest in fridge. Check
in 20-30 min. If too loose add more crumbs, if too tight, oh well.
Sprinkle parmesan, toss in, cover and put in fridge.

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