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anything goes pasta salad

(2 ratings)
MelBelle avatar
Recipe by
Melanie B
@MelBelle
Kennesaw, GA

Just Leave Out Whatever You Don't Care For I tried this with whole wheat pasta and found the noodles were too chewy. Very disappointing.

(2 ratings)
yield 10 or more
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For anything goes pasta salad

  • 1 lb
    pasta of choice
  • 1/4 to 1/2 c
    any or all : chopped pickles, drained artichoke hearts, celery, grated carrot, broccoli florets, grated cheese, black &/or green olives chopped, red or green peppers, chopped scallions, mushrooms or any other veggie you like.
  • 1 bottle
    italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 c
    grated cheddar cheese

How To Make anything goes pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook and cool pasta. It is very important to have cold pasta noodles before you proceed. I prefer tri colored rotini because it looks pretty.
  • 2
    Into a large bowl: add all the chopped veggies you desire, cheese, pasta and salad dressing. Put the lid on and shake. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Shake before serving.
  • 3
    Add pepperoni, tuna or chopped ham if desired.
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