DISAPPEARING PASTA SALAD

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Everyone I've ever served this to absolutely loves it. If you have any left over, the flavor gets better as it sits.

Provided by Nancy Felice-Arkinstall

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg tri-color rotini or 1 lb. cooked cheese tortellini
2 jar(s) (small jar) artichoke hearts, drained and well chopped
2 - 3 carrots, grated
2 zucchini, grated
1/4 c grated parmigiana reggiano cheese
1/4 c grated pecorino romano cheese
4-5 oz crumbled feta cheese
1 cruet good seasons italian dressing (or your favorite bottled italian dressing)
3/4 c drained, sliced black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In a large glass bowl, grate carrots, zucchini and cheese. Drain and chop up artichoke hearts; place on top of cheese. If using olives, drain and pour on top of artichoke hearts.
  • 2. Boil your pasta until desired doneness. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta.
  • 3. Put pasta in a large mixing bowl (either Pyrex or the big Tupperware bowl). Add carrots, zucchini, cheese, artichoke hearts and olives. Crumble Feta cheese over all ingredients. Pour Italian dressing over the top.
  • 4. Mix well and cover. Let sit in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight, mixing well 2 times to let flavors meld.

Mohamed Iqbal
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This salad is so easy to make and always a hit at parties.


Shawn Doty
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing!


Ema Kyara
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Sojib Rana
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is perfect.


been exposed
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This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always a hit.


Kainat Mangi
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Md Biplob Babu
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So refreshing and delicious!


Ali Israr
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep.


Selehom Gebreab
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


cliff mccray
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for summer gatherings. It's always a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make.


Kgothatso Kgonza
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is light and tangy, and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful.


KAPILA MWINJI
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and how refreshing it was.