Rainbow Pasta Salad Recipe
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Rainbow Pasta Salad

By: Barbara Carlucci 
"This refreshing, colorful salad is my mother's recipe. It features an uncommon but tempting mixture of vegetables. Mother always cooks with wonderful flair, and everything she makes is delicious as well as lovely on the table. -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (42)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tricolor spiral pasta
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and halved
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by A. Lawrence   view full review
I had been looking for a recipe like this and am pleased. I followed the recipe except I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2008 by Gator Mom   view full review
I served this during a playgroup and it received rave reviews. I also boiled the broccoli and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by diane mary   view full review
This is a tasty recipe but I add cubes of cheddar or monterey jack cheese, black olives and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by Neeley   view full review
This is so good! You can def add or delete ingredients to make it your own. I added cubed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by Becky C.   view full review
I decided to make this more Greek style, due to the artichokes. I omitted the corn and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by Cat Berner   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe, though I had to make a few changes. I didn't have corn or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by WILLIAMS76513   view full review
Made this for a wedding reception, and it was a huge hit.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by Julie   view full review
Good basic pasta salad recipe. Great tip to parboil carrots and broccoli. I added feta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by mumkim   view full review
This was very very good. I added cheese and olives and did as others suggested by adding the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by JONI K.   view full review
Fabulous, I'll forget the rest, this is my new favorite.

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