Marios In Westport Pasta Salad Food

MARIOS IN WESTPORT PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pastas to al dente and drain well.
• After pasta has cooled, mix in all vegetables.
• Mix together dressing ingredients.
• Stir dressing into pasta/vegetable mixture.
• Chill well before serving.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the rotini until it is tender and drain.
• Refresh the pasta under cold water and drain well.
• In a blender blend the garlic, the mustard, the vinegars, the water, the oil, and salt, to taste, until the dressing is emulsified.
• In a very large bowl toss the pasta well with the dressing and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, the mozzarella, the garbanzos, the salami, the Tuscan peppers, the red pepper flakes, and the parsley.
• Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour.
• The salad may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.

"ITALIAN SANDWICH" PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta and set aside.
• Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
• Add oil, vinegar and spices.
• Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
• Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
• Serve cold.