PASTA SALAD 
8 oz. vermicelli
1 c. garlic vinaigrette dressing
8 sliced mushrooms, fresh
1 c. broccoli florets, blanched
8 cherry tomatoes
2 c. cooked chicken breasts, slivered
1/3 c. fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried
1/3 c. pine nuts (may substitute toasted walnuts)

Cook pasta as directed on package, drain and put in mixing bowl. Add 1/3 cup dressing, toss, and chill for at least 3 hours. Put remaining dressing in another bowl. Add mushrooms, broccoli and tomatoes. Stir thoroughly and chill. At serving time, add chicken to pasta; then add vegetables, chopped basil and pine nuts. Serves 4 to 6.

Use shrimp instead of chicken or both, if you wish.

 

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