Curtain rises and the main event is the antipasto.

The first morsel of food that tantalizes the taste buds. La piece de resistance. Then of coarse a small portion of salad to refresh and open up the appetite for the main coarse.

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Sicilian Penne Salad

Ingredients:

Salad 1/3 pound penne pasta, cooked al dente
1 small red bell pepper, julienne
1 small white onion, julienne
1 cup small broccoli florettes
1/4 cup Sopressatta, sliced and julienne
1/4 dry cured balck olived, pitted
2 tablespoons pepperoncini, sliced
Dressing
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/3 grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Directions:

1• In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
2• In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients.
3• Pour the dressing over the salad, toss and refrigerate overnight.
4• Serve on large leaves of lettuce and garnish with fresh basil.
Serves 4.