READY IN 9 hr

Hope's Colorful Pasta Salad

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"This is a wonderful side at any BBQ." — Hope1960

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse with cool water; drain well in a colander set in the sink; set aside to cool completely.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli, recover, and steam until bright green and still crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli and rinse well with cold water until cold; drain.
Stir together the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, the cooled pasta, and the cooled broccoli in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar dressing, and dry mustard. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

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PREP 45 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 9 hrs

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Jun 27, 2011

Holy pasta salad, Batman! This makes a TON of pasta salad (I'm already making a mental list of dinner invitees so it doesn't go to waste!). If you're making this for a family dinner, you'll probably want to halve it. I made as is, though I did use only 24 oz of pasta as I realized my boxes were 12 oz as opposed to 16. I also bought broccoli crowns (I'm lazy), instead of 2 heads (I used 3 largish crowns, instead). I also reduced the mayo a bit (and I always use light mayo w/EVOO) to lighten it up a bit. Surprisingly, there was only ONE bottle of red wine vinaigrette in all of my grocery stores bottled dressings (I'll make my own if I make this again, but wanted to stay true to the recipe this time). This is a nice change of pace pasta salad and I really like the amount of veggies in it (I also added a bag of shredded carrots to add some more color/nutrients). While it won't become my "go to" pasta salad, I'm definately glad I tried it! I'm looking forward to customizing it a bit; I think I'll add some chopped banana peppers (w/juice) and a handful or two of shredded cheddar, too. THANKS for a very nice recipe, Hope!

—lovestohost

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Jul 27, 2011

i didnt have the broccoli but i kept everything else pretty true to the recipe. i dont think i used 2 cups of mayo but i probably used more than 8 oz of the salad dressing. i used a home made version from this site. i like the dry mustard in this. it gives it something extra. it makes alot but i sent some to my mother in law and she called for the recipe. ill try it with broccoli too but i dont see how this could get any better. five stars.

—soupisgoodfood33

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Nutrition

Calories
322 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
33.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
18.1 g
28%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
6.5 g
13%

Sodium
280 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hope's Colorful Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 322
Calories from Fat: 163

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.1g 28 %
** Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
** Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 280mg 11 %
** Potassium 217mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 33.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 6.5g 13 %
** Sugars 3.5g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 65 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 35 %
** Vitamin B6 16 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 64 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.