Pine nut salad

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       Title: Pine Nut Salad
  Categories: Polkadot, Lisa, Salads, Rice/pasta, Nuts/grains
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
       2 c  Pine nuts                         1/3 c  Green bell pepper
       2 tb Butter                            1/3 c  Red bell pepper
     1/2 lb Alphabet pasta                    1/4 c  Fresh lemon juice
       1 c  Black olives, sliced              1/4 c  Oilve oil
     1/2 c  Parsley, minced                          Freshly ground 
 pepper
     1/2 c  Green onion, minced                      Parmesan cheese, 
 to taste
  
   In a large skillet, lightly toast the pine nuts in the butter; 
 drain
   on paper towels & cool.  Cook the alphabet pasta in boiling water;
   drain & rinse in cold water.  (Be very careful not to overcook the
   pasta.)  Very gently, mix together all ingredients; cover & chill.
   
   Source: "Vineyard Seasons" by Susan Branch.
   
   The Chef's Comments:
   "I'm not generally a huge pasta salad fan, but I thought I'd give 
 it a
   whirl anyway.  I made this one to go with BBQ'd hot dogs tonight.  
 We
   haven't eaten it yet, but it looks intriguing." - Lisa
   
   From: Lisa
   Date: 08-06-96 (18:06)
   The Polka Dot Cottage, a BBS with a taste of home.  1-201-822-3627.
  
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