CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD
One of my children is particularly fond of pasta salads, and this is his all-time fave. It's from a cookbook compiled by the ladies at his grandmother's church years ago. This is a great dish for cookouts or tailgate parties if any guests are vegetarian, but you can always add some chopped pepperoni or ham if you'd prefer. P.S. If this is really close to a recipe already posted, I apologize. Spent 20 minutes checking, but there are soooo many....!
Provided by highcotton
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil rotini. (Package directions will indicate 8-10 minutes. My family thinks 'al dente' translates to 'raw', so I cook the pasta 4 or 5 minutes longer, until it tastes tender.).
- Drain pasta; rinse well with cold water.
- In a very, very large bowl, mix cooled pasta with zucchini, cucumber, sweet peppers, onion and olives, if desired.
- Stir in tomatoes. (I use a slotted spoon. That way, you get a little juice, but not an overwhelming amount. If fresh ones are in season, even better, of course!)
- In a small bowl, mix grated cheese with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, celery seeds, paprika and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture over pasta; stir well.
- Pour Italian dressing over all, stirring well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving. (Actually, I find this hits its' 'peak' at 48 hours. Stays good for several days after that, but finally begins to get mushy.).
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Wilson chinedu
[email protected]I can't wait to make this salad again!
Victoria Packwood
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
special person
[email protected]I love that this salad is healthy and refreshing.
AYHAM ALMOHAMD
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Emmanuel Noso
[email protected]I've never had a California pasta salad before, but this one is delicious!
Ramesh Kumar Adhikari
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.
allah ditta 98 Allah ditta 98
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.
Martines
[email protected]This is a great salad to bring to a potluck.
Taswar Ijaz
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.
Samsu Alam
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.
Damon Brown
[email protected]The sweetness of the grapes and pineapple is a perfect complement to the tangy dressing.
Nelson Adams
[email protected]I love the crunch of the celery and bell pepper in this salad.
Nina Rose
[email protected]The dressing is the star of this salad. It's tangy, sweet, and slightly creamy.
yaw sam
[email protected]This salad is so versatile. I've added grilled chicken, shrimp, and even tofu to it.
Boss ZCF
[email protected]I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Sagar Bohara
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Md Anas Ahammed
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
naj mul
[email protected]This California pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for a summer party or potluck. The combination of sweet fruit, crunchy vegetables, and tangy dressing is irresistible.