Italian lunch salad

6 + servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12ouncesUncooked rotini pasta
cupMayonnaise
2tablespoonsGrated parmesan cheese
¼cupRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonBlack pepper
8Hard-boiled eggs, peeled
& cubed
3cupsShredded mozzarella cheese
1largeGreen or red pepper, chopped
4Or 5 scallions, chopped
2tablespoonsFinely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl. In a medium sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and black pepper; stir into the pasta.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Best when chilled, covered for a few hours before serving.

Note: You can even add some chopped pepperoni or leftover cooked chicken or turkey; go ahead and make it as healthy as you'd like.

Source: Mr. Food's Recipe Club Newsletter, June/July 1995 Typed by Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS Watertown, NY 315-786-1120