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Picnic Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED 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."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain well.
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.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Cheryl

This is the worst pasta salad I've ever tasted. It was only sweet. No other taste... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by JDSBOX

I would add much less sugar next time...way too sweet. I also added chopped red onion, diced... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by WENDY

I normally agree wholeheartedly with the reviews / ratings -- but this recipe was VERY bland... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2005 by HNKYTNKWMN3

I'm sorry but this recipe just didn't do it for me. I made it based on previous reviews, but... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2004 by GALLANSKY

Reading the previous reviews helped me make this recipe work! The sugar definately needs to... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2003 by CHEFSALLY

I would not use this recipe again. WAY TOO MUCH SUGAR! I used only 1/3 (sugar) of what the... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by POLZAC

I cut the sugar in half and it was still too sweet. MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by BABBIED

Delicious pasta recipe. Different from most pasta recipes. It was a hit at the family... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2003 by JENNERIC

Very good! I had to pass this recipe out to all at our office picnic! Quite a hit! MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2008 by CHEROKEEQUEEN

My family and I normally LOVE pasta salads,but this one was not the best one that I have ever... MORE

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