ITALIAN PASTA SALAD FOR 20
This simple, delicious recipe uses common ingredients and can be made ahead of time. It's inexpensive and perfect for entertaining, potlucks, barbecues, parties, family reunions, or any time you need a large quantity of salad.
Provided by Elizabeth H.
Categories European
Time 2h20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 6 quarts water to a boil.
- Add salt, if desired.
- Add dry pasta.
- Cook al dente (10-15 minutes).
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, rinse broccoli heads.
- Remove stems and chop florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse peppers and halve them.
- Remove stem, seeds, and pith.
- Slice lengthwise into 1/4" strips, then chop crosswise into 1/4" dice.
- Quarter pepperoni slices by stacking 5-8 at a time.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- To keep the pepperoni slices from sticking together too much,"roll" them between your palms as you drop them into the mixing bowl.
- Pour Italian dressing over all.
- Toss thoroughly.
- Chill at least 2 hours.
- May be prepared the day before.
- Toss again before serving.
- Serves 20.
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Adam Gravely
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I usually add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
mottakin ahmed
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy pasta salad. I love that it's so versatile and you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I usually add some chopped chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
lucky mfuyi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out great! It was a big hit at my potluck. I will definitely be making this again.
Liz Mets
[email protected]This pasta salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if the dressing had more flavor.
Kabita Samadder
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Suleyda Ramirez
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before a party or picnic so that the flavors have time to meld. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nouman Mehmood
[email protected]I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Cs Rumon
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I usually add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
Paxton Larcher
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The vegetables are perfectly crisp and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Tmg Bishal
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy pasta salad. I love that it's so versatile and you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I usually add some chopped chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Crazy Lover
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out great! It was a big hit at my potluck. I will definitely be making this again.
Romeo Nkomo
[email protected]This pasta salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if the dressing had more flavor.
Massiah Nixon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tinika Brightful
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I usually add some chopped fresh basil at the end for a little extra flavor.
Amikko
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors are so well-balanced and the salad is so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Asif Hasan
[email protected]This Italian pasta salad is a summer staple at our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks and picnics. I love that it's so versatile, too - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.