American Pasta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

American Pasta Salad

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :30:00
Categories : Salad

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound pasta shells
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 hard boiled eggs -- peeled and chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese -- diced
1 red bell pepper -- coarsely chopped
4 scallion -- finely chopped

In a large pot of boiling water, cook oasta until tender. Meanwhile, in a large
bowl, blend the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, thyme, salt, pe
pper, and garlic powder. Drain and rinse pasta and add to the mayonnaise mixtur
e; mix well . Add the chopped eggs, mozzarella cheese, red pepper, and scallion
s. Mix just until combined. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for serveral
hours or overnight to blend flavors.

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NOTES : Add some diced salami or pepperoni and the salad becomes a whole meal i
n itself. For flavor variations, add 1/2 teaspoon dillweed or basil