ITALIAN DRESSING PASTA SALAD

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This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the full flavors of the herbs and veggies need a little time to blend. For more tasty ideas, check out these other cold pasta salad recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages (12 ounces each) tricolor spiral pasta
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 large zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 large yellow summer squash, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed
1 block (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Grated Romano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In two large bowls, combine the California vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cheeses and pasta. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss before serving. Serve with Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Femi Ayarabiasha
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Thandazile Simango
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This pasta salad is very good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shani Khan
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arslan Ghumman
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This pasta salad is very good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


kBrom teame kBrom teame
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hello Khan
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This pasta salad is very good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


A Shook
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


James Goode
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This pasta salad is very good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cindy heaton
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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This pasta salad is very good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Langrehr
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Steven McKinney
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This pasta salad is very good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


jalan tiwari
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Asad Minhas
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This pasta salad is very good! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


denki_kaminari_01
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect! The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


michael asami
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This pasta salad is amazing! The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


abd ou
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sakhawat Hosen
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This pasta salad is so delicious and easy to make! I used rotini pasta, but you could use any type of pasta you like. I also added some chopped bell pepper and celery to the salad for some extra crunch. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and it rea