Nancy2 wrote:
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>Tert, for pasta salad, I always use an oil dressing, like Italian dressing,
>especially for a potluck, so it can sit out for a few hours without going
>bad.
>
>I add radishes, celery, bell peppers, mild onion, zucchini...you can really
>beef it up with veggies. Even mushrooms, although they tend to turn black
>after a few hours. They aren't bad, just unattractive.

I use an Italian dressing on pasta salad too, but I use the same
ingredients as for an Italian Hero Sandwich with pasta subbing for the
bread... add diced pepperoni, sopressata, provolone, pepperocini,.
grated parmasan, and cherry tomatoes.