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                        Pasta Salad At Its Best

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3       c            Fresh snow peas
  2       c            Broccoli flowerets
  2 1/2   c            Cherry tomato -- halves
  2       c            Fresh mushrooms -- sliced
  7 3/4   oz           Can whole pitted ripe olives --
                       - drained
  8       oz           Pkg cheese-stuffed tortellini
                       -- uncooked
  3       oz           Fettucine -- uncooked
  1       tb           Parmesan cheese -- grated
                       Pasta Salad Dressing
                       -(recipe follows)
                       Parmesan cheese -- grated
                       -(optional)

 Drop snow peas into boiling water; boil 1 minute, and remove with a
 slotted spoon. Place broccoli in boiling water; boil 1 minute, and
 drain. Combine peas, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms, and olives.

 Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, and let cool
 slightly.

 Combine vegetables, pasta, and 1 tb Parmesan cheese in a large
 bowl; add salad dressing and toss well. Chill several hours before
 serving. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve
 with Deli Meats and warm French bread.


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