We need a nice summer pasta salad to go with our smoked picnic food.
My summmer pasta salad
I lb bowtie pasta, cooked
16 ounce bottle of Kraft creamy poppyseed dressing
16 ounces mayonnaise (I buy a 16 ounce squeeze bottle and use it all)
1 lb fresh strawberries, green removed and sliced
15 ounce can Mandarin oranges, drained
one bunch (6 to 8) green onions, sliced into rings, about 1/4 to 3/8 inch I throw away the dark green grassy end.
Cook the pasta, drain and add the dressing and mayo while it is still hot. Allow to cool while slicing the berries and onions.
when close to room temp, stir in the onions, then gently stir in the fruit.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Note: people are tempted to skip the onions or add ham, etc, but this is an award winner just the way it is.