PICNIC PASTA SALAD RECIPES

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CONTEST-WINNING PICNIC PASTA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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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

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (10 ounces) refrigerated tricolor tortellini
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1/2 pound fresh broccoli florets (about 1-3/4 cups)
12 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
12 ounces hard salami, cubed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 envelopes Italian salad dressing mix

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.

PASTA SALAD RECIPES | BBC GOOD FOOD



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Pasta needn't be served hot. Try one of our tasty ideas for lunches, picnics and sides.

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