BEST POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

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This is a very good salad for a potluck, serves 16-18 as a side dish and can be made ahead of time; 12 to 24 hours. Chill time not included.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other desired pasta (8-ounces)
1 medium summer squash or 1 medium zucchini, halved lenghtwise and sliced (2 cups, you can use both.)
1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 medium red pepper, cut into strips
8 ounces smoked cheddar cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and coarsely chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 teaspoons basil, crushed
1 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette or 1 cup red wine vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Rince with cold water; drain again.
  • In a large bowl combine, pasta, squash, peas, sweet pepper, cheese, olives tomatoes, onion, and oregano.
  • Add dressing to pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

Tushar Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Shihab Alhasan
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of ingredients.


Tashiel Uzumaki
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a picnic.


Hidden Facts
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This pasta salad is simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Tom Baldridge
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe.


Md Ashad
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This pasta salad is a keeper!


MR AYATU
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I'll definitely be making this pasta salad again.


Isaiah Moss
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


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


Giovanni Jannun
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The dressing is perfect and the combination of ingredients is just right.


Akrem Bojghi
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This pasta salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.


Everton Mbugua
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were spot-on.


MOISES Garcis
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's simple, but it's always a hit. I love the addition of the artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes.


Bruh Bruh
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Yolanda Washington
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at my recent potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


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