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Easy Pasta Salad

Source of Recipe

Cooking Classy


Recipe Introduction

"This is a cold pasta salad, which means it’s perfect for summer. I also love that it can be made up to a day in advance, so if you are planning a summer get together you can check this off the list a day ahead. And let’s not forget the main reason this is perfect for summer — all those colorful garden veggies (and some that are technically fruit). It’s such a great way to use up the abundance of veggies in season from either your garden, the farmers market or the grocery store. Even though it uses a bottle of dressing, I’d still consider this one of the best pasta salads. Maybe it’s because it’s one of those sides that was always there in the summer growing up but it will always be one of my favorites."

Recipe Link: https://www.cookingclassy.com/pasta-salad/

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 (12-ounce) box tricolor rotini pasta
â—¦ 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
â—¦ 1 ½ cups diced English cucumber
â—¦ 1 ½ cups tiny chopped broccoli florets
â—¦ 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
â—¦ 1 cup olives, sliced
â—¦ ¾ cup thinly sliced baby carrots
â—¦ â…“ cup chopped red onion
â—¦ ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
â—¦ 1 â…“ cups bottled Italian salad dressing


Recipe

Cook pasta according to package instructions to al dente but do not season water with salt (the dressing has plenty). Drain and rinse until cold water.

Pour pasta into a bowl, add tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, olives, cucumber, carrots, red onion and parmesan. Pour dressing over and toss to evenly coat.

Cover and chill at least 30 minutes (or up to one day).
Add a little more dressing if needed.

Makes 8 servings



Notes:

• If you like cheese, try adding a cup of cubed mozzarella cheese to this salad.

• Toss this salad just before serving to redistribute the Italian dressing.