*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Pasta Salad At Its Best

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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