Dijon pasta salad

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsTricolored fusilli or rotini pasta
cupCorn oil
2tablespoonsCider vinegar
2teaspoonsDijon-style mustard
cupMayonnaise
2largesCelery ribs; chopped
6Thick bacon slices; cooked and chopped
2Hard-cooked eggs; chopped
2Scallions; chopped
½teaspoonSalt (up to 1 ts)
Paprika (optional)

Directions

Cook pasta in boiling water just until done, usually 11 to 13 minutes.

Drain. Run cold water over pasta until it is completely cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, and mayonnaise. Add pasta and all other ingredients to dressing, mix carefully, and taste for seasoning. Chill thoroughly before serving.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

from Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson Submitted By TIFFANY HALL-GRAHAM On 12-22-94