Excellent -- got even better with time. Perfect ratio of oil/vinegar for pasta/veggies. Subbed fresh parm for the mozz, used 2 tsp garlic powder for the minced, used 1 tsp each salt, pepper, onion powder, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp each dried basil and dill

I loved this salad. The dressing was the perfect flavor. I've tried to make similar salads using italian salad dressing but this was so much better. We only made a few changes...no olives, substituted salami for the pepperoni, reduced the cheese to 4 oz and used shredded cheddar since that's what we had.

I love this recipe, esp since we all have oil and vinegar on hand. I also added diced up Salami. I like to get it sliced extra thick from the deli and dice it at home. Same with the pepperoni. It gives it a great meaty taste that my husband loves!

Delicious! We made a few changes --Farfalle pasta, white balsamic vinegar mixed with a combination of basil & sundried tomato olive oil and regular extra virgin olive oil, left out the cauliflower, but added grape tomatoes (uncut)and shredded parmesan cheese. I also blanched the broccoli. I whisked the oil, vinegar, garlic and seasonings together, then added the dressing to the rest of the ingredients while the pasta chilled... and finally added the pasta. Since we're serving it tomorrow, we taste-tested tonight and this pasta salad received rave reviews from my husband!

Instead of using red wine vinegar and seasoning, I just used my favorite red wine vinagrette and it was perfect. No additional seasoning needed. It got rave reviews and I was asked to bring it again!

Very good Helene! I blanched my vegies for about thirty seconds to bring out the bright color of the broc. Added more seasonings and used a mix of feta, cheddar and jack cheeses. A hit, to say the least and I thank you!

Absolutely delicious! I broke my cauli and broc into very small pieces, and I used quite a lot less vinegar. Husband couldn't get enough. Thanks so much, Helene!

I took this dish to a cookout and got some postive feedback although I thought the pasta sauce needed some oomph. Maybe a cream-based sauce with some zesty spices and freshly ground pepper would be a welcome addition.

Not bad...I agree with others though that it's a little bland. It seems like a healthy lunch to take with you to work, though. Maybe I'll try other reviewers' suggestions and try feta or parmesan cheese next time.

My husband and I enjoyed this recipe a lot. I followed one reviewer's suggestion and used more olive oil than red wine vinegar. The taste was very satisfactory, however, I still like my mom's pasta salad the best.

This was very good, but we added some zesty italian dressing to it. I also used cheddar, and colby jack cheese instead of mozzarella. I made it the night before so everything could marinate.

I am rating this on my version. I did not use the vinegar and oil. I used zesty italian dressing. I added shrimp and crab meat. No pepperoni, but ham bits and some cheddar chesse. Yummy!

This was really good. I used Feta cheese. Lasted all weekend and husband could not get enough. Served with grilled shrimp and tequila.

Excellent Pasta Salad! I made this for our Memorial Day BBQ and it was enjoyed by everyone. Didn't change a thing. Thank you for a great recipe. Will make this one again and again.

This was bland. I was surprised because so many rated it highly. I even spiced it up by using yummy summer sausage in place of the pepperoni. I wouldn't make it again.

I gave this recipe four stars because I made several adjustments to it and it was a little difficult to use because of the vague measurements on the seasoning ("to taste"). I used just over a tablespoon of Italian seasoning. I used Balsamic vinegar instead of red wine. I liked the milder, sweeter flavor. And closer to a two to one measurement on the oil and vinegar not the one to one suggested in the recipe. I omitted the pepperoni, used Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella. Also I grilled the red onion before chopping and adding it to the salad. The grilled onion gave a milder onion flavor. I took it to dinner at a friend’s house and it got rave reviews. Several people mentioned it had a Greek kind of flavor. Making me think Feta cheese may be a good substitution to try next time.