Dijon Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. tricolored fusilli or rotini pasta
2/3 c. corn oil
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard
2/3 c. mayonnaise
2 large celery ribs, chopped
6 thick bacon slices, cooked and chopped
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
paprika (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling water just until done, usually 11 to 13 minutes.
Drain.
Run cold water over pasta until it is completely cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard and mayonnaise.
Add pasta and all other ingredients to dressing, mix carefully and taste for seasoning.
Chill thoroughly before serving.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.