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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."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 3.5 Read Reviews (18)

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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: 4mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by WENDY 
I normally agree wholeheartedly with the reviews / ratings -- but this recipe was VERY bland... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2004 by GALLANSKY 
Reading the previous reviews helped me make this recipe work! The sugar definately needs to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by POLZAC 
I cut the sugar in half and it was still too sweet. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2003 by BABBIED 
Delicious pasta recipe. Different from most pasta recipes. It was a hit at the family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2003 by FerFerKS 
Very good! I had to pass this recipe out to all at our office picnic! Quite a hit! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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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