PASTA AND MOZZARELLA SALAD 
Use any pasta shape for this creamy main dish salad -

8 oz. corkscrew macaroni
1 recipe Parmesan dressing
10 oz. fresh spinach, torn
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cubed
8 oz. thinly sliced mild pepper
Ham or fully cooked ham, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can green chili peppers, drained

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Toss macaroni with dressing; add remaining ingredients. Cover; chill. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over each serving. Makes 6-8 servings.

Parmesan Dressing: Place 1 egg in blender container. Cover; blend 5 seconds. With blender running, slowly add 1 cup salad oil until thick. Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/2-1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves and 1-2 cloves garlic, minced. Blend until smooth.

 

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