PASTA SALAD FOR A PICNIC

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My husband and I love to go on nice picnics together. This salad brings back memories of a nice sunny day where we sat along side of a beautiful beach listening to the sounds of the ocean...I hope you enjoy!!!

Provided by Chef Decadent1

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces penne pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes
4 ounces provolone cheese
1 cup red pepper
1/2 cup green pepper
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup cucumber
1/4 cup black olives
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a salad bowl; add tomatoes, cheese ( you can also use feta or swiss if you prefer, peppers, onion and olives.
  • In blender, combine the dressing ingredients.oil etc -- cover and process until blended. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until cool.

Vickie Senn
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This pasta salad is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Dhanu Maxx
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's always a hit at parties and picnics.


Pryncess Banks
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This pasta salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Md razu Ahmed ashik
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I love that this pasta salad is so easy to make. I can usually throw it together in less than 30 minutes.


Komal Bahtti
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Favour Otoghile
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This pasta salad is so versatile! I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and meats to it and it's always delicious.


Not Important
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad and it was amazing! It's the perfect protein-packed dish for a picnic.


dark nightmare
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before our picnic and it was even better the next day.


paul nice
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making this again.


it's hridoy
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and delicious.


Shehzad Wallayat
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet and savory ingredients.


Erika Holmes
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dish for a summer potluck or BBQ.


chalo mwangi
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This pasta salad is my new favorite picnic dish! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


akolly Ebenezer
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the dressing was so flavorful.


tracy lynn
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This pasta salad was a hit at our picnic! The flavors were so fresh and summery, and the dressing was just the right amount of tangy and creamy.


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