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simple & easy pasta salad

(1 rating)
Sarah_McCormick avatar
Recipe by
Sarah McCormick
@Sarah_McCormick
Ft. Myers, FL

This pasta salad is light and flavorful, perfect for the heat of summer and nice enough for any cookout, potluck event, or family dinner night. Even the kids will love it! Mine tested it, and its definitely family approved! Pairs great with barbecue chicken, or a nice steak.

(1 rating)
yield 12 -20 people, depending
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For simple & easy pasta salad

  • 1 box
    rotini pasta
  • 16 oz. bottle
    italian dressing (will only use half of bottle)
  • 2 md
    cucumber, chopped
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 4 md
    vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    italian seasoning
  • 4 oz
    parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make simple & easy pasta salad

  • 1
    Boil pasta in lightly salted water for approximately 12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse.
  • 2
    Add all chioped vegetables and 1/2 the bottle of dressing to the bowl, and toss the pasta in. Add the parmesan cheese and italian seasoning, and give it a few good tosses and stirs.
  • 3
    Refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve!
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