PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD

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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for a crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Today I made it for an event, and I decided to keep track of the measurements so that it could be shared with others who may need a large crowd pasta salad recipe. Hope you enjoy! Better when refrigerated overnight.

Provided by KLATIME

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 70

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds garden rotini pasta
2 (16 ounce) packages steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
16 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 353.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Md Hamed
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This pasta salad sounds really good, but I'm allergic to tomatoes. Do you think I could substitute another vegetable?


Cruz Fonseca
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are too many ingredients.


Anthony Witherspoon
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This pasta salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Rashad Ahmed
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I'm going to try this recipe for my next party.


Eric Attoh
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


QUEEN NAKIMULI
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient!


TAYLOR MCDONNELL
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This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Suhan Islamic TV
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Samantha Kizer
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Jay B Rawal
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Jabulile Sereng
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Bilal Abou chakra
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Shate Shate
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This is the best pasta salad recipe I've ever tried!


Tumi amr Moner manush
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I've made this pasta salad recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


sohnra sanwla
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.