ITALIAN PASTA SALAD FOR 20
This simple, delicious recipe uses common ingredients and can be made ahead of time. It's inexpensive and perfect for entertaining, potlucks, barbecues, parties, family reunions, or any time you need a large quantity of salad.
Provided by Elizabeth H.
Categories European
Time 2h20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 6 quarts water to a boil.
- Add salt, if desired.
- Add dry pasta.
- Cook al dente (10-15 minutes).
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, rinse broccoli heads.
- Remove stems and chop florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse peppers and halve them.
- Remove stem, seeds, and pith.
- Slice lengthwise into 1/4" strips, then chop crosswise into 1/4" dice.
- Quarter pepperoni slices by stacking 5-8 at a time.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- To keep the pepperoni slices from sticking together too much,"roll" them between your palms as you drop them into the mixing bowl.
- Pour Italian dressing over all.
- Toss thoroughly.
- Chill at least 2 hours.
- May be prepared the day before.
- Toss again before serving.
- Serves 20.
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Riteek Singh
[email protected]I'm really impressed with this pasta salad. It's so flavorful and refreshing.
Khokon Sarkar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Sahro Axmed
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.
KIM SADIYA
[email protected]Yum!
M.r VIP
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and always turns out great. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Azhar Satti
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.
Sutton Admiral
[email protected]Perfect summer salad!
Ashley Duarte
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.
Ridoy and Hasan0
[email protected]This pasta salad is always a crowd-pleaser. I make it for every party or picnic I go to.
Hn in
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upesh ghimire
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked.
Ali ansari
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I used a variety of colorful vegetables and a light lemon-herb dressing, and the result was a refreshing and flavorful dish that everyone loved.