GARDEN PASTA SALAD

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This salad includes not only garden vegetables but pasta too. It is a great side dish to any meal.-Bernard Bellin, Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked spiral or cartwheel pasta
3 cups assorted chopped fresh or frozen vegetables
1 bottle (16 ounces) zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
1 cup cubed cooked chicken, turkey or ham
1 cup cubed cheddar, mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Return pasta to the pan; add vegetables and toss. Cover for 3-5 minutes. Vegetables will lightly steam in pasta. , Place pasta in a large salad bowl. Top with three-fourths of the dressing and lightly toss. Chill several hours or overnight. , If pasta is dry, add remaining dressing along with meat, cheese, olives, and parsley or basil if desired. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Psycho King
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This pasta salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Shams Sanam
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I love the addition of feta cheese in this recipe. It adds a nice salty flavor.


Mohamed Bawoh
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Elijah Wurch
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Peg
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


MArsalankhan Arsi
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I love the fresh herbs in this recipe. They really add a lot of flavor.


Aual Miah
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Solo David w
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.


Minhaj Yare
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Anny Abdullah
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Asim Gill
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This salad is a great summer dish.


Mustfa Gudara
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the tomatoes and corn pairs perfectly with the tanginess of the dressing.


Md Sahina
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


karolyn frazier
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexis p whittaker
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This salad was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Amedeo Felix
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Md Esa Sorkar
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This pasta salad was a hit at our summer party! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the colorful presentation.


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