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

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.

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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