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Garden Pasta Salad

6 servings

Garden Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a cool and delightful addition to lunch or dinner. It goes with soup or a sandwich. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods — USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup macaroni, cooked
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped — optional

Method

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine macaroni, onions, cucumbers, and green peppers.
  2. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. If using parsley, add that too.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta.
  6. Mix well.
  7. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
  8. Serve cold.

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