Why not serve a delicious pasta salad to go with your corned beef on St. Patrick's Day....especially if it's green! I came up with this one...
 |
St. Pat's Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS; 1/2 lb. green pasta - cooked, drained and cooled 1/2 cup chopped spanish green olives 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini-mild 1-14 oz. can chopped asparagus-drained 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
DIRECTIONS; Mix all ingredients together and chill til ready to serve. Toss before serving. |
I think it turned out perfectly! You can add your favorite green ingredients! I used green olives, marinated artichoke hearts, pepperoncinis and asparagus! Along with my homemade salad dressing and some grated parmesan cheese!
Below is my salad dressing recipe that I always use for all my pasta salads!
 |
Lite Italian Salad Dressing
INGREDIENTS;
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 fluid ounces corn oil 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt DIRECTIONS; Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, corn oil, salt, sugar, pepper, and oregano in a bowl. Pour into a carafe and use as needed on salads! |
:.