EILEENS ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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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

1 box 12 oz-ronzoni garden delight enriched carrot,tomato,spinach,pasta blend noodles
1 14.5 oz can italian diced tomatoes,with basil,garlic and oregano
1 4.25 oz can of chopped california ripe olives(i use great value brand,any brand will do)
1 medium size onion, chopped and diced
1 16 oz bag of california blend vegetables(carrots,broccoli,cauliflower)
1/2 block of medium cheddar cheese,cut into cubes(i use kraft)
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1/2 tsp.garlic powder
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 16 oz. bottle of kraft italian salad dressing
parmesan cheese for topping

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!

thugy
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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
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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
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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.


Abdul ghaffar Abdul ghaffar
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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
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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
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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
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's one of my favorites. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Katrina Kati
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's one of my favorites. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muniru Abdullah
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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
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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
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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