Easy Cold Pasta Salad Recipe
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Easy Cold Pasta Salad

By: Minnie K  
"Great for brunch, luncheons, or whatever. Easy and quick to make. I find that this salad is always popular at get-togethers and usually disappears rather quickly..."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
  • 2 cucumbers, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 3/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool by running cold water over the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
  2. Combine cooked and cooled pasta with the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 297 | Total Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by jmbpiano 
I don't normally like pasta salad, but after a couple of modifications this was quite... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by jennifermorse 
I love this recipe and have made it for years! I add a little bit of red onion and feta cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by aly 
we had a really bad storm last night and lost power right as I was preparing dinner. The only... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Adrianne618 
Very good! I added a cup of parmesan cheese as well, it's quick, easy & very good! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by jodie 
Great Recipe You can also add cubed chicken and shredded colby jack cheese MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by Ariana Connell 
One of our family favorites. I also add carrot chips and sunflower kernels. MORE

 
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