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Picnic Pasta Salad

By: Jennifer Sauer 
"This salad is always a big hit at buffets and especially picnics. The small amount of mayonnaise allows it to keep much better than the traditional pasta salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound seashell pasta
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, combine chopped vegetables, sugar, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, and shredded Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Stir in pasta. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 356 | Total Fat: 17.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Cheryl   view full review
This is the worst pasta salad I've ever tasted. It was only sweet. No other taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by WENDY   view full review
I normally agree wholeheartedly with the reviews / ratings -- but this recipe was VERY bland...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2005 by HNKYTNKWMN3   view full review
I'm sorry but this recipe just didn't do it for me. I made it based on previous reviews, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2004 by GALLANSKY   view full review
Reading the previous reviews helped me make this recipe work! The sugar definately needs to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by JDSBOX   view full review
I would add much less sugar next time...way too sweet. I also added chopped red onion, diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by CHEROKEEQUEEN   view full review
My family and I normally LOVE pasta salads,but this one was not the best one that I have ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Angela M   view full review
We had this at our end of the summer picnic and everyone loved it. We couldn't stop picking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by CHEFSALLY   view full review
I would not use this recipe again. WAY TOO MUCH SUGAR! I used only 1/3 (sugar) of what the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by POLZAC   view full review
I cut the sugar in half and it was still too sweet.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by pookie's mom   view full review
The basic ingredients are fine, but the proportions need adjustment. I used mini bow-tie...

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