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This couscous is flavored with an olive oil and lemon dressing. 
ForMediterranean flavor, add red peppers and pine nuts.
Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.
Pasta Party Salad
6 ounces rotini or shell macaroni Salted water Oregano Dressing 
(recipe follows) 2 cups fresh spinach, torn 1 cup each chopped tomato 
and blanched pea pods 1/4 cup natural California pistachios, chopped 
Black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1.
Cook rotini in boiling, salted water according to packagedirections; 
drain.

2.
Marinate hot rotini in Oregano Dressing; cool at room temperature.

3.
Combine with spinach, tomato, pea pods, pistachios and blackpepper 
to taste. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.


Oregano Dressing: Combine 1/4 cup each oil and red winevinegar, 3/4 
teaspoon crushed oregano and 1/8 teaspoon garlicpowder. Makes 1/2 
cup.
Makes 8 servings.
Spinach and Pasta Salad
1 (9-ounce) package Linguine
1 (7-ounce) package Pesto with Basil
5 cups shredded fresh spinach leaves
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1 cup halved, thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

1.
Cook linguine according to package directions. Rinse and drain.

2.
Combine pasta, spinach, tomato, onion and pine nuts in largebowl.

3.
Combine pesto, lemon juice and salt in small bowl. Add topasta 
mixture; toss well. Serve immediately or refrigerate.


Makes 4 servings.
Tomato Basil Salad with Mozzarella
Pasta Ingredients:3 ounces uncooked dried angel hair pasta broken into
thirds

Dressing Ingredients:1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Salad Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 4 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced 
1/4-inch 4 ounces (1 cup) Mozzarella Cheese, cubed 1/2-inch Leaf 
lettuce Fresh basil leaves, if desired
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with coldwater; 
drain.

2.
Meanwhile, in jar with tight-fitting lid combine all 
dressingingredients; shake well.

3.
Just before serving, in large bowl combine cooked pasta, 
basil,tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese. Gently stir in dressing. Place 
1lettuce leaf on each individual serving plate or line large servingplate 
with lettuce. Arrange salad on plates. Garnish withadditional basil 
leaves.


Makes 6 servings.
Tortellini and Shrimp Caesar Salad