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AUGUST 2010
"Paccheri Salad"
Ingredients for 4 people: 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese Paccheri 4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered 2 green onions, sliced 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning salt and black pepper to taste
Method: Cook the Paccheri according to package instructions, drain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water. Place the paccheri, pepperoni, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over the salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill before serving. For even better flavor, let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
GOOD APPETITE !!
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