spectacular picnic salad

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

No mayonnaise in this, so it's safe to take to a picnic. It's hot where I live and we have to be careful sometimes! Chilling time is not included in the prep time.

yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spectacular picnic salad

  • 4 c
    tricolored rotini, uncooked
  • 15 1/2 oz
    can unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
  • 2 c
    broccoli flowerets
  • 1 c
    frozen tiny english peas, thawed
  • 1 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make spectacular picnic salad

  • 1
    Cook the rotini according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well, and set aside.
  • 2
    Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pineapple juice. Set the pineapple juice aside. Combine the reserved rotini, pineapple chunks, broccoli, and the next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently.
  • 3
    Combine the reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, and the next 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing over the rotini mixture, and toss gently. Cover and chill thoroughly. Sprinkle the salad with chopped parsley just before serving.
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