Sunday, July 27, 2008

PASTA AND SEAFOOD SALAD

Ingredients

2 c. multi-colored pasta twirls
10 oz. crab meat or lobster, cooked (imitation kind if fine)
3 stalks celery
1 sm. can (2 to 3 oz.) sliced black olives
4 or 5 green onions (scallions)
1/2 sm. green or yellow pepper
6 oz. shredded cheese (optional)
1/2 c. "Good Stuff" Salad Dressing (see recipe)
1 tsp. lemon juiceSalt and pepper to taste


Cook pasta until tender. Wash thoroughly with cold water and drain.
While pasta is cooking chop, celery, scallions and pepper into small pieces. Place in large bowl. Cut seafood into small pieces and add. Drain olives and add. Add cooled and drained pasta, salad dressing and lemon juice. Toss gently. Add more salad dressing if desired.
Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle cheese on salad, if desired or garnish with cherry tomatoes, parsley or whatever. Cool in refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

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