BEST POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

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This is a very good salad for a potluck, serves 16-18 as a side dish and can be made ahead of time; 12 to 24 hours. Chill time not included.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other desired pasta (8-ounces)
1 medium summer squash or 1 medium zucchini, halved lenghtwise and sliced (2 cups, you can use both.)
1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 medium red pepper, cut into strips
8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 teaspoons basil, crushed
1 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette or 1 cup red wine vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Rince with cold water; drain again.
  • In a large bowl combine, pasta, squash, peas, sweet pepper, cheese, olives tomatoes, onion, and oregano.
  • Add dressing to pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

Daniel Cottier
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit at parties.


Amina Wumaima
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a great dish to make for meal prep.


Mateo
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I love the fact that this pasta salad is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shumaila Tabasum
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.


show tube
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This is the best pasta salad recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious.


lama cute
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I love that this pasta salad can be made ahead of time. It makes it so convenient for busy weeknights.


nhlanhla makama
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


CH JUTT
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Dahlia Garcia
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Kamari
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This pasta salad is amazing! I love the combination of the different ingredients and the dressing is perfect.


Ghulam Dastgeer
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I've tried several different pasta salad recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


eze uchechi
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Suman Yada
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I love the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts in this pasta salad. They add a nice tangy flavor.


Shaye
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This pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck. It's easy to transport and serve, and it always gets rave reviews.


Kira Fleeger
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


joker Gamer
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


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