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Rainbow Pasta Salad II

SUBMITTED BY: JENNIEANNE  PHOTO BY: tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 

"This is a really quick and easy pasta salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's."
Rainbow Pasta Salad II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 71 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cooled pasta and Italian dressing. Refrigerate overnight, or for at least 1 hour.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 17, 2004 by SHERS54 
I loved this recipe!! I added a small can of black olives and a chopped green pepper. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 1, 2003 by JENHARVHOL 
I wanted a basic pasta salad recipe to keep on hand just in case... this was the one! Very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on may 2, 2007 by Christine M 
Good base recipe - but I always add more veggies: shredded carrot, thawed frozen baby peas,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 11, 2003 by OONTAY 
This recipe is the best! I do a couple things differently. I don't like onions so I leave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 18, 2007 by DM 
Great party dish! Easy to prepare and makes A LOT! I added pepperoni just because we all are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2006 by chanex 
Alot like a recipe I have used for years. I like to use Robusto! Zesty Italian or if some are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2009 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
I used plain fusilli pasta in this recipe, as that was all I had. I used Newman's italian and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 17, 2005 by JDVMD 
Refreshing and simple to prepare. I added fresh ground black pepper and changed the pasta to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on may 13, 2003 by PRINCESSFREK 
Although the chopping of the vegetables can be a tad time consuming, I was able to finish at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.44 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2003 by GEEDAMON 
My family absolutely loved this recipe. My husband is begging for me to make again soon! The... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Rainbow Pasta Salad II

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 489

  • Total Fat: 27.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 445mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 8.4g

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