POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Potluck Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Van Ess

Categories     Potluck

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces wagon wheel macaroni or 4 ounces desired pasta, 1 1/3 cup
4 ounces tri-colored corkscrew macaroni or 4 ounces desired pasta
1 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium yellow squash, halved, sliced lengthwise (and/or zucchini)
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed or 1 1/2 cups fresh peas, cooked and cooled
6 ounces black olives, pitted, drained
4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons basil or 2 tablespoons dill
8 ounces Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water.
  • Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
  • Cool pasta to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions and herb.
  • Add dressing to pasta mixture. Toss gently to mix.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 525.5, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.4

Kevin McCormick
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are crisp and fresh.


Maymun Pakhi
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner.


Carmilla Price
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe that's easy to follow.


chris richardson
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This pasta salad is the perfect dish for a potluck or picnic. It's easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves it.


Chadnan Bhatti
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is a keeper! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdi Mooge
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This pasta salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Abiodun Olaoye
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavors and how refreshing it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Federick Donkor
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This was a great recipe! The pasta salad was delicious and everyone at the potluck loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


shykh AON
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shaïda Mabete
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This pasta salad was a hit at my potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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