My mother made this many times during the summer and for many potlucks and family gatherings. I make it all the time,living in Az,I enjoy salads that are easy to make, good for you and keep you cool.Hope you try it and enjoy it. It is a family favorite I am glad to share.
Provided by Eileen Hineline
Categories Pasta Salads
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain and cool pasta. Cook your california blend vegetables according to pkg directions,cool.
- 2. You will need a large salad bowl or container. Add your cooled pasta,vegetables,diced onion,canned black olives,canned tomatoes,all seasonings,cubed cheese.Mix the salad all up.
- 3. Now add the bottled dressing and mix again. Chill salad overnight. The dressing will soak into the noodles and will not be so heavy later.
- 4. Take out your salad and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy.
- 5. *Tips: 1.You can omit onions if you dont like them. 2.add green and red peppers,diced,if you like them 3.add pepperoni slices for a complete meal 4.You can add cubed mozzerella cheese to other cheese too. I like to make it alittle bit different each time. No matter how I make it, my sons love it.It is a good anytime salad to make-enjoy!
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thugy
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.
Cherie Mitchell
[email protected]This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.
Shakeel Gebran
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp. I especially love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes. They add a really nice sweetness.
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[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Leonardo Bolton
[email protected]I love this pasta salad! It's so flavorful and the vegetables are so fresh. I especially love the addition of kalamata olives. They add a really nice salty flavor.
My Google A
[email protected]This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing and it's always a hit at picnics and potlucks.
zar wali
[email protected]I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's one of my favorites. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Katrina Kati
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Pedro Andres
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.
Alice Benedetti
[email protected]This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.
Ambika Khadka
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so good and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp. I especially love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes. They add a really nice sweetness.
Bella Manes
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Shawn Floyd
[email protected]I love this pasta salad! It's so flavorful and the vegetables are so fresh. I especially love the addition of kalamata olives. They add a really nice salty flavor.
Marie Jellison
[email protected]This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing and it's always a hit at picnics and potlucks.
Md Kalam
[email protected]I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's one of my favorites. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Muniru Abdullah
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Vasile Rotari
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so good and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.
Aya Yaya
[email protected]This pasta salad is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of vegetables is perfect. I especially love the addition of artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes. They add a really