Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad

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         6-1/4 lb.. rigatoni or other tube pasta
         4-1/4 cups vegetable oil
         1-1/2 cups lemon juice
         3/4 cup red wine vinegar
         2 Tbsp. dried oregano
         6-1/2 lb.. broccoli florets
         4-3/4 lb.. pepperoni, 1/4 inch pieces
         2-1/4 lb.. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
         6-1/4 medium green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
         3 cups red onion, chopped
         3 cups carrot, peeled and chopped
         2 cups sliced black olives
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    Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain.
    Rinse with cool water. Combine next 4 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste
    in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously and set aside. Place broccoli
    in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover pan and steam about 3 minutes
    until bright green and slightly tender. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl and
    add remaining ingredients. Stir in pasta. Shake jar with dressing again and pour
    over pasta mixture. Toss and serve chilled or at room temperature.
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