CONTEST-WINNING PICNIC PASTA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT
My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses Italian dressing, it was a big hit. This crowd-pleaser is loaded with vegetables, beans and tricolor pasta. It's one of the best picnic salad ideas! —Felicia Fiocchi, Vineland, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Total Time 25 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook spiral pasta and tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the artichokes, broccoli, provolone cheese, salami, peppers, beans, olives, onion and garlic. , Prepare salad dressing according to package directions; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, FatContent 23g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 43mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1156mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 4g fiber), ProteinContent 18g protein.
THE BEST ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE – PHILLY JAY COOKING
Classic Italian Pasta Salad perfect for family picnics, BBQ cookouts, cocktail parties, and more. Made with a variety of vegetables, tri-color Rotini noodles, and Italian Dressing
Provided by PhillyboyJay
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Fill a large pot with cool water and salt, then place over high heat (9).2. After 10 minutes, or once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and boil for 10 minutes then strain the water. Rinse the pasta with cold water and set pasta aside in a mixing bowl to chill. 3. Meanwhile, peel the cucumbers and onions, then chop them into small pieces. Make sure to cut around the seeds in the cucumbers.4. Slice the Broccoli stalk as high as possible, then break off individual pieces of broccoli and slice into small florets. 5. Slice the grape tomatoes into pieces of 3.6. Add the seasonings and cheese to the dressing then stir well.7. Add the chopped vegetables to the dressing then stir in well again.8. Add the pasta then fold well. 9. Cover with plastic wrap then place in the refrigerator to chill.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8
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