EILEENS ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
My mother made this many times during the summer and for many potlucks and family gatherings. I make it all the time,living in Az,I enjoy salads that are easy to make, good for you and keep you cool.Hope you try it and enjoy it. It is a family favorite I am glad to share.
Provided by Eileen Hineline
Categories Pasta Salads
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain and cool pasta. Cook your california blend vegetables according to pkg directions,cool.
- 2. You will need a large salad bowl or container. Add your cooled pasta,vegetables,diced onion,canned black olives,canned tomatoes,all seasonings,cubed cheese.Mix the salad all up.
- 3. Now add the bottled dressing and mix again. Chill salad overnight. The dressing will soak into the noodles and will not be so heavy later.
- 4. Take out your salad and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy.
- 5. *Tips: 1.You can omit onions if you dont like them. 2.add green and red peppers,diced,if you like them 3.add pepperoni slices for a complete meal 4.You can add cubed mozzerella cheese to other cheese too. I like to make it alittle bit different each time. No matter how I make it, my sons love it.It is a good anytime salad to make-enjoy!
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adimoha Patrick
adimohapatrick32@gmail.comI thought the pasta salad was a bit too sweet. I would use less sugar next time.
Tshewang Ngedup
t-ngedup41@aol.comThis pasta salad was a nice change from the usual pasta salads I make. I will definitely be making it again.
Yasith Gayanuka
y_g57@gmail.comI thought the dressing was a little too oily. I would use less olive oil next time.
BISMILLAH Rahmanrahim
bismillah68@aol.comThis pasta salad was a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables.
Umeh Cynthia
cynthiau42@yahoo.comI would have liked this pasta salad more if it had more meat in it.
Ganga Bhatta
ganga_bhatta86@hotmail.comThis pasta salad was a great side dish for my grilled chicken. It was easy to make and very flavorful.
Oberiri Destiny
destiny-o@yahoo.comI thought the pasta salad was a bit too salty. I would use less salt next time.
Ad Boss
a_b@hotmail.comThis pasta salad was a refreshing and light lunch. I loved the combination of flavors.
Bilal Saddal
bilal-s@yahoo.comI thought the dressing was a little bland. I added some extra Italian seasoning and it was much better.
suyog magar
m-s@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the pasta salad turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Rocky Rock
rocky.rock76@hotmail.comThis is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Cody Walton
walton-cody@yahoo.comI would have liked this pasta salad more if it had more vegetables in it.
Harccess Azeez
azeezh97@gmail.comThis pasta salad was a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Mobile Tricks
tricks-m@gmail.comI thought the combination of ingredients in this pasta salad was unique and interesting.
Ndubuisi Jeffrey
ndubuisi_jeffrey88@yahoo.comThe dressing was a little too tangy for my taste, but overall this was a good pasta salad.
FARİD RONADİ
r@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great pasta salad.
Tehsin Khan
khan-t4@hotmail.co.ukThis was a delicious and easy pasta salad to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Gradwell Morgan
gradwell_m@yahoo.comThis pasta salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.