POPPY SEED PASTA SALAD

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Broccoli, cauliflower and sunflower kernels give this colorful salad an enticing crunch. You can add almost any vegetable that suits your fancy to this surprising simple recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1/4 cup julienned yellow summer squash
1 bottle (12 ounces) poppy seed salad dressing
1/4 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , Transfer to a large serving bowl; add the tomatoes, olives, broccoli, cauliflower and squash. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 30g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Kandiebonyakasexyface Chase crush
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I've made this pasta salad several times and I'm always happy with the results. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and picnics.


Ranjani Gunasekara
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


ibrahim Mubarak
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The poppy seed dressing is the perfect complement to the sweet peas and crunchy celery.


Aliyan Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


SM SM
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Chloe Hill
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.


Salem Ahmed
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is amazing. The poppy seed dressing is so light and refreshing.


Rawshan Ara
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I made this for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Vincent Alex
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This is the best poppy seed pasta salad I've ever had. The dressing is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Stephanie Allard
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Daviquanna Ward
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This poppy seed pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy poppy seed dressing and the crunch of the celery and walnuts. I will definitely be making this again.


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