Been doing a lot of camping this year. Totally burnt out on macaroni
and potato salad so I created this for the campers buffet table this
weekend. Any other suggestions for interesting, simple and travel safe
salads would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Barb

Greek/Roman Pasta Salad

Flavorful, colorful, easy and safe for the cooler. Feeds a crowd. Keeps
well in a cooler for a couple days.

2 lbs rainbow rotini, boiled, drained & cooled
parmesan cheese, large shreds
1/2 cup garlic flavored rice vinegar or
OR red wine vinegar, 1 clove of minced garlic and sugar or substitute
to taste
1 large red onion, thinly sliced quarters
good olive oil to taste
feta cheese crumbles, 6 oz
1 15oz(ish) can garbonzo beans, drained
12 oz jar kalamatta olives, pitted and halved
4 oz toasted pine nuts
juice of a lemon
salt
fresh black pepper
touch of dill
Optional- Greek peppers to garnish, and/or cherry tomatoes, halved

Note* I've found too many fresh vegies tend to get soupy after a couple
days in acidic/salty salads. Beans, celery and, to some degree, onion
holds up fairly well. Bell peppers, peas and other leafy vegies just
get mushy. Water chestnuts add an interesting crunch to salads, travel
well and are bland enough too blend with most cuisines.


Frog Eye Salad

There are lots of renditions of this one. The theme for Saturday night
is "Trailer Trash" so I'm bringing Frog Eye Salad. Hey, it's got
Miracle Whip, Cool Whip AND mini marshmallows. Gotta be a hit!

2 -3 large cans of basic fruit cocktail or the industial size can
spoonfull of cool whip
spoonfull of miracle whip
and a few handsful of mini marshmellows (the multi colored ones are
coolest)

Mix and serve! (Best prepared right before serving)