POTLUCK PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Potluck Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Van Ess

Categories     Potluck

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces wagon wheel macaroni or 4 ounces desired pasta, 1 1/3 cup
4 ounces tri-colored corkscrew macaroni or 4 ounces desired pasta
1 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium yellow squash, halved, sliced lengthwise (and/or zucchini)
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed or 1 1/2 cups fresh peas, cooked and cooled
6 ounces black olives, pitted, drained
4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cubed
1 cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons basil or 2 tablespoons dill
8 ounces Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water.
  • Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
  • Cool pasta to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions and herb.
  • Add dressing to pasta mixture. Toss gently to mix.
  • Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 525.5, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.4

Donald Houston
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Silas anochie
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise-based pasta salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful.


Jacquelyn Alexander
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can use whatever veggies I have on hand.


Brian Johnson
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile and forgiving.


Doneel Ritess
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I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs to this pasta salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to add some extra protein.


Bella Rico
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


kayleigh forte
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise-based pasta salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful.


Vincent Kaepernick
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can use whatever veggies I have on hand.


Fatema Mousumi
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile and forgiving.


Daddyo fman
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I added some chopped hard-boiled eggs to this pasta salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to add some extra protein.


Abubakari Siddique
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Angela Garner
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise-based pasta salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful.


Eunice Mueni
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can use whatever veggies I have on hand.


Rose Gaines
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it.


Nana Appiah
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I used a different type of pasta than the recipe called for and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile and forgiving.


Layla Wellito
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to get a complete meal in one dish.


Viviana Maldonado
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish for potlucks or picnics. It's also a healthy and delicious way to use up leftover pasta.


John Miller Jr.
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful and the veggies are crisp and fresh.


Mim Mazumder
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


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


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