ZESTY ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Ingredients

Ingredient Weight Measure Issue
WATER 20-7/8 lbs 2 gal 2 qts
SALT 5/8 oz 1 tbsp
OIL,OLIVE 1/2 oz 1 tbsp
MACARONI NOODLES,ROTINI,DRY 4-3/8 lbs 1 gal 3/4 qts
SALAD DRESSING,ITALIAN,DIET 3-3/8 lbs 1 qts 2 cup
CHEESE,PARMESAN,GRATED 5-1/4 oz 1-1/2 cup
SESAME SEEDS 2-1/2 oz 1/2 cup
POPPY SEEDS 7/8 oz 3 tbsp
PAPRIKA,GROUND 1 oz 1/4 cup 1/3 tbsp
TOMATOES,FRESH,CHOPPED 3-1/2 lbs 2 qts 3/4 cup 3-5/8 lbs
CUCUMBER,FRESH,CHOPPED 3-1/2 lbs 3 qts 1-3/8 cup 4-1/8 lbs
PEPPERS,GREEN,FRESH,CHOPPED 2 lbs 1 qts 2-1/8 cup 2-1/2 lbs
ONIONS,FRESH,CHOPPED 1-1/2 lbs 1 qts 1/4 cup 1-2/3 lbs

Method

1 Add salt and salad oil or olive oil to water; heat to a rolling boil.
2 Add rotini slowly while stirring constantly, until water boils again. Cook about 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; stir occasionally.
DO NOT OVER COOK.
3 Drain. Rinse with cold water.
4 Combine dressing with cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika. Add to rotini. Toss lightly.
5 Add tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions. Toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or until flavors are blended.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories Carbohydrates Protein Fat Cholesterol Sodium Calcium
106 cal 18 g 4 g 2 g 1 mg 382 mg 37 mg

Portion

1/2 Cup

Yield

100


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