ZITI SALAD 
Boiling salted water
1 (16 oz.) pkg. whole peeled tomatoes, drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces or
1 (14.5 oz.) can tomato wedges, drained
1 lg. green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 med. red onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2/3 c. diced sweet pickles
1 lg. shallot, minced (about 2 tbsp.) or
3 green onions, chopped (use white part and most of green)
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
2 (.15 oz.) packets beef bouillon powder
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. pickle juice
6 tbsp. chopped fresh dill or
2 tsp. dried dill weed
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper or to taste

Stir ziti into boiling water in large sauce pot; reduce heat. Add oil and cook ziti just until tender, as directed on package. Pour into colander, rinse under cold water, and drain. Place ziti in large serving bowl; sprinkle with milk and toss to moisten. Add tomatoes, green pepper, red onion, pickles, and shallot; toss well. In a medium size bowl, mix mayonnaise with sour cream, bouillon powder, vinegar, pickle juice, and 4 tablespoons dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill; garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons chopped dill before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

 

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