Monday, June 14, 2010

California Pasta Salad



1 lb penne pasta, cooked
1 ½ lbs salami, cut in 1/4s
1 ½ cups frozen peas
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
½ cup olives
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 avocados, peeled and diced
1 cup fresh Parmesan Cheese

Dressing

3 TBS water
½ tsp basil
¼ tsp oregano
3 TBS green onion
4 garlic cloves
1 ½ tsp dried mustard
1 ½ tsp salt
3 TBS sugar
¾ tsp pepper
½ cup salad oil
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup cider or wine vinegar

Combine all salad ingredients together in large bowl. Mix dressing in a food processor. Chill for at least 2 hours. Stir into salad and serve.

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