SUMMER PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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This delicious sweet and tangy pasta salad is just bursting with color. It's made with very little mayo, which makes it good for outdoor gatherings. Feel free to substitute 1 cup of any vegetable that you prefer (mushrooms, cucumbers, zucchini, or tomatoes all work well too)

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb tri-colored pasta (I've used shells or spiral shaped)
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olive
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional)
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch broccoli and asparagus in boiling salted water, and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking.
  • Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • Toss pasta with chopped vegetables.
  • Mix first 5 ingredients of dressing, and slowly whisk in oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss dressing with pasta and vegetables.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Rishav Jha
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This pasta salad is a waste of time. The dressing is bland and the veggies are soggy.


Rai usman
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I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. This pasta salad is just okay.


Tom Vrem
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Nialla
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Matovu George Williams
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and it goes with everything.


Franklin Uche
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and tangy, and the veggies are perfectly cooked.


Mizuu
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Ariyan Mamun
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The dressing is so flavorful and the veggies are so fresh.


Nathan Muniz
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Oliver Calvert
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it's made with fresh veggies and a tangy dressing.


Saidee Talukder
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the combination of veggies is perfect.


RiR Music
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This summer picnic pasta salad was a hit at our last potluck. It's so easy to make and the flavors are spot-on. I especially love the combination of fresh veggies and the tangy dressing.


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