Ingredients
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2 (1 lb) boxes fusilli
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1 clove garlic
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1/3 cup red wine vinegar
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Steps
1
Cook the fusilli according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, with garlic press, crush the garlic into a very large bowl. Add the vinegar, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, oregano, and olive oil. Whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until cool. Add to bowl with vinaigrette and toss until well coated. Fold in the parsley.
Tips
Let guests build their own pasta salads with:
Sliced pitted olives, chopped salami, finely chopped red onion, grated Parmesan, corn kernels, sliced mini cucumber, shredded carrots, chopped red peppers, halved grape tomatoes, mini mozzarella pearls, shredded Cheddar, blanched sliced asparagus, blanched chopped broccoli, sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese
Suggested Combos:
Sliced pitted olives + pepperoni + mozzarella pearls + grape tomatoes
Cucumber + green onion + corn
Asparagus + Parmesan + chopped red peppers
Cheddar + broccoli + red onion + corn
Blue cheese + carrots + green onion
