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Home ยป Recipe ยป Side Dish ยป The Best Pasta Salad Recipe Ever!

The Best Pasta Salad Recipe Ever!

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This really IS the Best Pasta Salad Recipe EVER! Quick, easy, and perfect for potlucks, picnics, and get-togethers! Everyone will be asking you for the recipe!

I know, I know…calling this the best pasta salad recipe ever is a hefty claim! After a few bites though, you’ll know that this baby walks the walk, too. I always get asked to bring this dish to every family gathering and potluck we’re invited to, so I’m guessing that the six dozen or so people that I’ve shared this recipe with would also agree! The best part about this recipe is that it is super versatile, so you can add or swap out ingredients to your liking.


The Best Pasta Salad Recipe EVER!

The Best Pasta Salad Recipe Ever!

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Servings: 16 people or more!

Ingredients

  • 1 box tri color rotini pasta
  • 2 bell peppers diced, any color
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 head broccoli chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 small can of chopped olives
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 bottle your favorite Italian dressing (we use Ken's Lite Northern Italian)

Instructions

  • Prepare the vegetable and mix together with parmesan cheese.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and add to vegetable and cheese mixture.
  • Add 3/4 of a bottle of Italian dressing and mix well. Chill for at least 6-8 hours (I prefer to chill overnight).
  • Before serving, add the remaining 1/4 bottle of dressing and top with a bit more parmesan cheese for garnish.
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Some other additions that you might want to consider adding to your customized pasta salad are tomatoes, mushrooms, corn, summer squash, or any other veggie that you love! This delicious (and easy!) pasta salad is sure to be a huge hit with friends, family, co-workers, and more! Bring it to your next gathering, and be prepared to give everyone your recipe!

 

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    January 25, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    I just tried this recipe, and it was AMAZING ! thanks so much !! First time trying this brand of italian dressing too ๐Ÿ™‚ I loved the crunch and all the wonderful flavors…I would love it in my fridge all the time !

    Reply
  2. Pamela says

    August 29, 2015 at 6:01 am

    I don’t know how big a box of pasta is – most of ours is in a bag. Could you give me weight or volume? Looking forward to making this. Thanks

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 30, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      Sorry, Pamela! A box is about 16 oz. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Terry says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I can’t see any olives in the pictures. Green stuffed ones or ripe ones?

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    • Heidi says

      October 3, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Terry, the olives in the recipe are canned chopped black olives, so they are tiny.

      Reply
  4. Patricia says

    October 13, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    Hi,
    I am having about 15 people.Should I double the recipe?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 13, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Hi Patricia, I usually make this amount for 12-15 people, as long as it’s being served in smaller amounts as a side dish and not as a main dish. It does double easily though! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Collette says

    November 13, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Hello, I am excited to try this out! One question, when you say prepare the veggies I’m assuming just cut them up? Or do you stream the broccoli or anything? Thank you ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      November 13, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Thanks, Collette! I use all raw veggies when I prepare this pasta salad, but you could always roast the peppers or steam the broccoli if you wanted to add a little variation to the flavor and texture. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Marge says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:31 am

    I can’t find Ken’s lite northern Italian dressing! Any other suggestions?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 28, 2018 at 7:28 pm

      You can substitute any other Italian dressing, Marge! The Newman’s Own dressing is also very good!

      Reply

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