Mom Horak's Rotini Salad

Ingredients:

(for dressing)

• 1 cup oil
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 TBS salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 TBS garlic powder
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 3 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp oregano

(for salad)

• 1 lb rotini pasta
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cucumber, peeled & diced
• 1 jar pimientos
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• radishes, thinly sliced
• tomatoes, diced

Instructions:

• Mix dressing ingredients in a glass container and allow to sit in refrigerator overnight.
• Cook pasta according to package instructions. Combine all ingredients and add dressing. Store in the refrigerator and serve chilled.

Zesty Grilled Veggies

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2" slices
• 1 or 2 each red and yellow peppers, cut into 1/2" strips
• 1/4 cup Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

• Place veggies in a grill basket.  If you don't have one, you can spread some tin foil over the grill and place the veggies on that.  Grill the veggies about 10 minutes over medium heat, turning occasionally.
• Place grilled veggies in a large bowl.  Add dressing and toss to coat.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.