Ms. Bento's Picnic Leftovers
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Author: grand grrl Status: published Published: May 28,2008 license cc-by-nc-sa
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Share on TwitterFast & Dirty Pasta Salad
Run cold water over frozen peas and corn until thawed. Drain and toss in a large bowl with a generous amount of dried parsley (fresh will do if you have it), minced red onions (scallions will also do), shredded carrot, and a generous shake of McCormick Salt-Free Garlic & Herb Seasoning (or generous amounts of powdered garlic, salt, and pepper). Set aside. In another bowl, mix together light mayonnaise and light Italian dressing. Add a splash of milk to loosen. Set aside. Cook desired amount of pasta until desired level of doneness is reached. Drain the pasta and give the pasta a quick rinse with cold water, but do not allow the pasta to go cold. Toss the warm pasta with the vegetables and seasonings. Pour in dressing/mayo mix and stir. Refrigerate overnight. If it looks too dry the next day, make up a little more sauce and stir it in just before serving.
Amounts for all ingredients vary depending on preference and availability.
In the summer, I frequently stir in flaked tuna or chopped hard cooked eggs and serve the salad on lettuce leaves with chopped cucumbers and tomatoes as a nice light supper.
