NOT JUST ANOTHER PASTA SALAD

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Truly, a different, delicious pasta salad. So yummy I have had guests make a meal out of it. It is easily doubled to feed a large crowd. Wonderful served as a lunch with crusty bread.

Provided by axxo3846

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) box spiral shaped pasta or 1 (16 ounce) box shell pasta, cooked
2 -3 roma tomatoes or 2 -3 tomatoes, seeded 1/2 inch diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives or 3/4 cup canned olive, halved
1/8 cup sun-dried tomato, reconstituted,chopped
1/2 cup cauliflower, small pieces
1/4 cup broccoli, small pieces
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, 1/2 inch diced
1/4 cup capers
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves minced garlic
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, reserve 1 t. liquid
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine all salad ingredients except parmesan cheese.
  • In a blender mix all dressing ingredients.
  • Pour enough dressing to moisten sald to your preference over salad and toss carefully, adding parmesan cheese.
  • NOTES: This recipe is NOT written in stone, feel free to up amounts or lessen them according to your likes and dislikes.
  • You should have extra dressing which will not be a problem as the dressing is delicious.
  • I serve the dressing on the side for those who like a wetter salad.

Beast Kid
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Tristan Baldwin
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the dressing is so light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jesse Marie
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Karim Kazmi
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. I added some chopped bell peppers and cucumbers to mine and it was a hit!


Natalia
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I made this pasta salad for my family last night and they loved it! The dressing was so flavorful and the salad was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Java Android
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the addition of the feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.


Free Farie
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one did not disappoint! The combination of flavors was unique and delicious, and the salad was easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Eva Mc Garty
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


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