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Spiral Pasta Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette

Name: Spiral Pasta Salad with Marjoram Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; MARJORAM VINAIGRETTE:; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil

Field editor Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin likes to use home-grown herbs in her recipes. Notes Sue, “Marjoram, which I think is under-used, gets well-deserved attention in this fresh-tasting salad.”

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) spiral pasta
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
MARJORAM VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and olives.
In a small bowl, combine vinegar, honey, marjoram, basil, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 212 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch.

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MrRob
Jul 30, 2017
Just made this for my family, and they loved it!
DRSchmitgall
Oct 21, 2015
Big hit with the family and guests I made for a grilling party.
katlaydee3
Apr 7, 2014
This had a strange flavor which started out slightly sweet but quickly became bitter. It was edible but I don't think I will make it again.
bjsilve0
Aug 5, 2013
Excellent! Have made it several times and everyone I have server it to has enjoyed it.
dlodin
May 22, 2013
No comment left
Rxmommy#758931
Jul 23, 2011
Excellent! I took this to a neighborhood BBQ and it was a hit!
ANN23GER
Nov 19, 2010
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krystaljoy
Mar 4, 2010
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lilgrannymac
Apr 26, 2009
this was very good. i am like you i love to use fresh herbs and spices when i cook.
scarlet286
Mar 31, 2009
This was very good!

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