FAMILY'S FAVORITE PASTA SALAD

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While trying to figure out a way to get my meat-and-potato loving husband to eat other veggies, I came up with this salad. Took a few of his favorites (tomatoes and olives) and threw in some I knew he could tolerate, mixed it with pasta and cheese, and it was a big hit. I take it to every family get-together and never have any...

Provided by Holly Stover

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can(s) black olives, chopped, 4.25 oz. can
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 bunch green onions, chopped
1 pkg tricolored rotini pasta, 16 oz.
1 pkg pepperoni, julienned (i use a 8 oz.package of sliced)
1 bottle your favorite italian dressing, can add a little more as pasta soaks it up
6 oz package of parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cool.
  • 2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, leaving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top.
  • 3. Chill several hours to let the flavors blend. Better if left to sit overnight.
  • 4. Very versatile as you can add more of what you like, less of what you don't like. Can easily double by adding more veggies and 1/2 of another package of pasta. I have even used grilled chicken instead of pepperoni, or left the meat out completely.

asif amir
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This pasta salad is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for potlucks or picnics because it's easy to make and transport. I love that it's also customizable, so you can add or remove ingredien


MOHAMMADH SHANTO
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's the perfect party food because it's easy to make and serve, and it's also customizable to suit everyone's taste.


Noorullah Miakhail
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This pasta salad is delicious! It's the perfect summer dish because it's light and refreshing. I love that it's also easy to make and transport. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Md Bipul
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's also really easy to make. I love that it's customizable, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I will definitely be maki


Jafir Ali
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This pasta salad is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for potlucks or picnics because it's easy to make and transport. I love that it's also customizable, so you can add or remove ingredien


Olayinka Agboola
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's the perfect party food because it's easy to make and serve, and it's also customizable to suit everyone's taste.


Munsafali
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This pasta salad is delicious! It's the perfect summer dish because it's light and refreshing. I love that it's also easy to make and transport. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Jeff Matovu
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's also really easy to make. I love that it's customizable, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I will definitely be maki


Stefan Alexandrov
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This pasta salad is so good! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for potlucks or picnics because it's easy to make and transport. I love that it's also customizable, so you can add or remove ingredien


Rina Timilsina
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's the perfect summer dish because it's light and refreshing, and it's also easy to transport. I will definitely be making this again and ag


iAm. Loyaltee
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This pasta salad is a hit with my family and friends! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it can be customized to your liking, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I highly recommend this recipe!