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nothin' special pasta salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Sara Andrea
@Sara_Andrea
Eugene, OR

This is a basic pasta salad, quick to put together and way better than any over the counter deli salad.

(1 rating)
yield 8 +
method Stove Top

Ingredients For nothin' special pasta salad

  • 4 c
    pasta (i like ditalini)
  • 3
    roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 c
    black olives, chopped
  • 6
    pickles, diced
  • 3
    green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    red wine (or vinegar)
  • 3 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • salt, pepper, pickle juice to taste

How To Make nothin' special pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • 2
    Cut up pickles, olives, peppers, and onions.
  • 3
    Mix together mayo, wine, sugar, salt, pepper, milk, and pickle juice.
  • 4
    Combine pasta, pickles, olives, peppers, and onions. Pour dressing over pasta, toss, put in fridge.
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