SUMMER PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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This delicious sweet and tangy pasta salad is just bursting with color. It's made with very little mayo, which makes it good for outdoor gatherings. Feel free to substitute 1 cup of any vegetable that you prefer (mushrooms, cucumbers, zucchini, or tomatoes all work well too)

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb tri-colored pasta (I've used shells or spiral shaped)
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 cup asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olive
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional)
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Blanch broccoli and asparagus in boiling salted water, and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking.
  • Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • Toss pasta with chopped vegetables.
  • Mix first 5 ingredients of dressing, and slowly whisk in oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss dressing with pasta and vegetables.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Ngareh Deborah
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This pasta salad is simply delicious. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures. I highly recommend it.


Kelvin Viffah
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and corn, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy vegetables.


Jackson Kids
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it the night before a picnic or barbecue so that I can just grab it and go.


Bakrim Abderrahman
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste. I also like that it can be served warm or cold.


Arun Ram
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have some leftover tomatoes and corn in the summer, and this is a great way to use them up.


Favour Igwemadu
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Waseeb Biryani
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Theresa Downing
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The sweetness of the tomatoes and corn, the saltiness of the feta, and the tanginess of the dressing all come together perfectly.


AR MEDIA
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for summer picnics. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Dani Rasirin
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Saiqa Irfan
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This pasta salad was a huge hit at our last picnic! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the combination of textures. I will definitely be making this again.


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