This is my family's favorite pasta salad!!!
Perfect Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
8 ounces corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained(measured dry)
1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped
1 cup french cornichon gherkins, chopped
1/4 cup spanish manzanilla olives, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
10 ounces sweet grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
1(2/3ounce)packet good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
black pepper(to taste)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise(heaping)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
1.In a large bowl, mix ingredients in order given. Stir well to combine.
2.Chill until serving time. Serve sprinkled with chopped Italian parsley, if desired.
3.Makes a lovely meal, especially when served with grilled chicken and a glass of champagne! I hope you enjoy!!! :)
