Antipasto salad
Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil;
3 tbsp red vinegar;
1 clove garlic, minced;
1 tsp dried basil;
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes;
1 tsp salt; 6 ounces macaroni;
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese;
2 cups broccoli florets;
4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage;
10 cherry tomatoes, halved;
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Method: Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. In large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, and salt and pepper. Toss with warm macaroni to coat well. Toss with Parmesan. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Add broccoli, pepperoni, and tomatoes; toss well. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and serve.