Spicy Italian Macaroni and Mozzarella Salad
Ingredients
| 1 and 1/2 cups elbow macaroni or pasta shells | ||
| 3/4 cup of mayonnaise | ||
| 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 1/2 tsp dry mustard | ||
| 1 tsp dried oregano | ||
| 2 large tomatoes cut into wedges | ||
| 3 tbs fresh basil, chopped | ||
| 1/4 lb of pepperoni sliced | ||
| 1 cup of fresh mozzarella cheese, 1/4 inch cubes | ||
| 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped | ||
| 2 tbs chopped red onion | ||
| 1/4 cup chopped celery | ||
| 1/4 lb of ripe olives, halved | ||
| lettuce or other salad greens | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste |
This is a spicy Italian Macaroni Salad that contains, elbow macaroni, pepperoni, tomatoes, green peppers, ripe olives and mozzarella cheese.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Rinse and cool.
- Combine the mayonnaise, mustard and olive in a bowl and mix well.
- Add the pasta and all other ingredients except for the lettuce and olives. Gently mix.
- Season with salt and pepper
- Place lettuce leaves on a large platter or on individual plates.
- Add the pasta salad and garnish with olive halves if desired.
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