Recipe for Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad from the Cooking For A Crowd section.
Italian Broccoli Pasta Salad6 1/4 pounds rigatoni or other tube pasta 4 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups lemon juice 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons dried oregano 6 1/2 pounds broccoli florets 4 3/4 pounds pepperoni, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 2 1/4 pounds mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 6 1/4 medium green bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces 3 cups red onion, chopped 3 cups carrot, peeled and chopped 2 cups sliced black olives Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain. Rinse with cool water. Combine next 4 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously and set aside. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover pan and steam about 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Transfer broccoli to a large bowl and add remaining ingredients. Stir in pasta. Shake jar with dressing again and pour over pasta mixture. Toss and serve chilled or at room temperature. Serves 100.
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