Marinated pasta salad

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupVegetable oil
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsRed wine vinegar
1teaspoonOregano leaves
½teaspoonDry mustard
cupPasta shells or spirals uncooked
1cupBroccoli flowerets cooked tender-crisp
½Medium red onion
½teaspoonBasil
¼teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonThyme
1Clove garlic, crushed
Dash pepper thinly sliced
cupSliced pepperoni
2Medium tomatoes
4Hard-cooked eggs, wedged

Directions

DRESSING

SALAD

Combine all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Cook pasta, following package directions. Rinse cooked pasta in cold water to prevent sticking. Add broccoli, red onions and pepperoni.

Chill. Just before serving, scile tomatoes into eights and add to salad. Mix in dressing

and toss well. Garnish with egg wedges. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 20 minutes