PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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This salad is always a big hit at buffets and especially picnics. The small amount of mayonnaise allows it to keep much better than the traditional pasta salad.

Provided by Jennifer Sauer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound seashell pasta
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, combine chopped vegetables, sugar, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, and shredded Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Stir in pasta. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 91.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

Sheraz 123
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I've never been a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Alex Sealy
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Grace Adu
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, but this pasta salad is still delicious. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Zakirking King
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks and picnics.


Ghulam murtaza chandio Meer
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I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Zahid Miti
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Hanny Matthew
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I love how easy this pasta salad is to make. It's also very versatile, so I can easily customize it to my own liking.


Ninja_Iain YT
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Binoy baroy
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect together.


graliengogy_
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for potlucks and picnics. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.


Biplob Reza
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly.


Augustus Staples
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last picnic! It was so easy to make, and it tasted delicious. I especially loved the combination of flavors from the tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese.


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