EASY COLORFUL SUMMER PASTA SALAD

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Always a big hit and is very quick and easy to prepare.

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 - 2/3rd pound rotini pasta ( tri colored optional) cook and drained
1 fresh tomoto diced
1/3 cup vidalia sweet onion diced
1/4 cup celery diced
1/2 cup green, red , and yellow sweet pepper diced
1/3 cup black or green olives sliced
2/3 cup mild cheddar cheese crumbled or cubed ( or cheese of your choice)
1/2 - 2/3 cup salad dressing ( recommended hidden vally ranch , reg or light ... wish bone italian, reg or light)
salt / pepper to taste
1/2 cup lightly crushed seasoned croutons
*optional hard boiled egg slices w / sprig of parsley in center)

Steps:

  • 1. In large mixing bowl add pasta , salt/pepper, vegetables, and chesse. Gently toss ... add salad dressing .. mixed thoroughly. Chill for 2- 3 hours. Just before serving mix again , garnish with croutons. (or hard boiled egg slices if you choose) * Optional .. you can place slices of hard boiled egg on top of salad in the center with a spring of parsely. If you choose to do this, mix salad one last time before garnishing.

Erin Switzer
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing. However, the pasta salad was still very colorful and refreshing.


Cyeva Mackson
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Yum!


Lungelo Mabutho
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. I especially loved the addition of the feta cheese and olives. Will definitely b


Nieves Samora
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer party! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were delicious. I loved the combination of sweet and savory ingredients. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special in