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The first day of Spring was last Sunday and if you are like me you are starting to plan and dream about your garden. I have a large flower garden in my back yard so usually I am dreaming about what flowers to plant.

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Start by boiling 1 (16 oz.) package of medium pasta shells according to the package directions.shellsboiling pasta

While the noodles are boiling, chop 1 cup of red onions, 1 cup of green peppers, 1 cup of sliced radishes and cut 1 pint of grape tomatoes by cutting each tomato in half.tomaotes , onions, green peppers and tomatoes

Now set the vegetables to the side and mix up your dressing.  In a bowl combine the 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of sugar.

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Drain your pasta and rinse it in cold water.  Now you can mix everything together in a large bowl.

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Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before you serve to let the flavors mix together.

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Spring Pasta Salad
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 oz.) package of medium pasta shells
  • 1 cup of chopped red onions
  • 1 cup of chopped green peppers
  • 1 cup of sliced radishes
  • 1 pint of grape or cherry tomatoes (cut each tomato in half)
  • 1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups of mayonnaise
  • ½ cup of white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup of sugar
Instructions
  1. Start by boiling 1 (16 oz.) package of medium pasta shells according to the package directions.
  2. While the noodles are boiling, chop 1 cup of red onions, 1 cup of green peppers, 1 cup of sliced radishes and cut 1 pint of grape tomatoes by cutting each tomato in half.
  3. Now set the vegetables to the side and mix up your dressing. In a bowl combine the 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of mayonnaise, ½ cup of white vinegar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ cup of sugar.
  4. Drain your pasta and rinse it in cold water. Now you can mix everything together in a large bowl.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before you serve to let the flavors mix together.