Mexican Tuesday! - From Two Hot Tamales

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This one is from the Two Hot Tamales. I made this months ago and it was

really good. I enjoyed it.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Mexican Macaroni Salad

 

Recipe By : Two Hot Tamales/Show TH6286

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

3 cloves garlic -- minced

sea salt -- to taste

freshly ground black pepper

1/2 pound penne pasta -- dry

1 cup Mozzarella cheese -- julienned

1 small red onion -- chopped

3 pickling cucumbers -- peeled & chopped

2 Roma tomatoes -- seeded & chopped

1/3 cup capers -- drained

1/2 bunch oregano -- leaves chopped

2 serrano peppers -- stem/seed/chop

 

To cook pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil with salt and a

little oil. Cook about 8-10 minutes or to al dente, drain well and

spread on a sheet pan to cool. When almost dry, lightly coat with olive

oil. Then cover well till ready to toss salad.

 

To make the dressing, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper

in a jar. Cover and shake well to mix well.

 

Toss the pasta, cheese, onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, capers and oregano

with the dressing until well coated. Chill.

 

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RisaG