SUMMER PASTA SALAD I

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This is a great pasta salad, light and refreshing and a great family favorite! Has Catalina and Italian dressing, veggies and vinegar that gives it that zing! This is best when prepared the day before to get the full flavor!

Provided by TINA B

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina salad dressing
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 cucumber, chopped
2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped baby carrots
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ teaspoon celery salt
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Boil for one minute.
  • In large bowl, combine vinegar mixture, Catalina dressing and Italian dressing. Mix well. Add pasta, cucumber, olives, tomato, onion, carrots, and bell pepper; toss. Season with celery salt, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1021.4 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

Jude Rowland
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I'm not sure about the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. It just didn't work for me.


yassin abdelaal
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


David Ruther
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I love the addition of fresh herbs to this pasta salad. It really gives it a boost of flavor.


Gideon Benson
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


Sk Safi
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is an exception. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


mh sumon
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rahat Lateef
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to be a hit at my next gathering.


Waheed Abdulwaheed
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a party or picnic.


Nancy Bishton
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I love the versatility of this pasta salad. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and dressings, and it's always delicious.


Katlego Kat boii
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This was my first time making a pasta salad, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the salad was ready in no time.


JenJen Kryptonite
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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 it's always delicious.


mezo story
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This pasta salad was a hit at our summer party! It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I loved the combination of sweet and savory.