ITALIAN GARDEN PASTA SALAD

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I got the original recipe from Cooking Club of America. I changed the amounts due to my personal tastes as you may do. It doesn't HAVE to be refrigerated overnight, the only time I do that is just for my convienience. Amounts on salad ingredients may be adjusted or left out according to what you like. This is a great pasta salad and I'm always asked for the recipe when I take it to a potluck. Try it, you won't be sorry!8 (1 1/2-cup) servings.

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories Potluck

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

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Ingredients

1 lb penne
3/4 cup cubed colby cheese
3/4 cup cubed jalapeno pepper cheese
3/4 cup cubed provolone cheese
3/4 cup julienned genoa salami
4 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichokes, 1 undrained
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato packed in oil, and herbs
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Cook penne according to package directions.
In medium bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil and oregano.
In large bowl, combine penne, Colby cheese, hot pepper cheese, Provolone cheese, salami, plum tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, onion, broccoli, celery, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.
Pour dressing over penne mixture; toss well.
Season with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, toss pasta.
Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Rupak Khatiwada

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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again!

iceking playz519

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This pasta salad is delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the veggies are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.

Fofi Tati

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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the veggies are fresh and crisp. I always get compliments when I make this salad.

Touseef Ali

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some cooked penne in the fridge, and this salad was the perfect way to use it up. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the veggies add a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again!

Winnie Akinyi

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This pasta salad was a hit at my last party! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the veggies were crisp and flavorful. I loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts, which gave the salad a really nice Mediterranean flair. I w

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