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THL section: RECIPES: MAIN DISH: PIQUANT BEEF PASTA SALAD

Piquant Beef Pasta Salad

- 8 oz rotelle or shell macaroni
- 3 cups cubed roast or steak
- 18 cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup parsley
- 10-12 leaves fresh basil, torn

DRESSING:

- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup herb vinegar
- 3 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar

Cook pasta, drain, rinse under cold water and
drain again. Toss with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add
the beef, green onions, parsley and basil. Toss
thoroughly. Add the tomatoes and dressing
and toss again, gently.