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Tri-Color Pasta Salad

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"This is a quick and tasty pasta salad that all of my friends beg me to make whenever there is a party! It is always a crowd pleaser!" — MEEHSKABOB

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Original recipe makes 15 servings Change Servings

2 pounds uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
10 ounces diced processed American cheese

1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

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Directions

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.
Toss cooled pasta with cheese, broccoli and Italian-style dressing to taste. Serve immediately.

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COOK 10 mins
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There wasn't enough in this recipe so I ended up adding a lot of extras like olives, mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar cheese rather than american, cucumber and onions. The spiral tri-color pasta works the best though. It gives extra color and it traps the sauce well. I also make my own dressing.

—Navy_Mommy

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Aug 17, 2008

I really modified this one for a cook-out out at our camp today. Rave reviews. pasta, parmesan cheese, diced danish ham, broccoli, red onion, black olives, italian seasonings, cukes, and Wishbone Robusto salad dressing. Folks LOVED it...

—Tori B

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Sep 03, 2007

Great base recipe. I made this for a BBQ. I didn't have broccoli though. I added black olives, salad seasoning, diced cheddar cheese, and dressing.

—Angela

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Jul 07, 2007

The base of this salad is great but I also add black olives, chunks of feta(instead of american cheese, thin small slices of onion and bell pepper, pepperoni and a T or so(depending on taste) of salad seasoning. You can also use low fat or non-fat dressing to make it more healthier.

—MSBHAVENOKIE

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May 17, 2010

This is so kitchen friendly, you can add anything and everything to this. I have added chunks of salami, cheeses of all kinds including chunks of bleu cheese, feta, provolone... This is the most versatile and easy recipe!

—Nena902

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Sep 08, 2009

This was a great recipe. I just felt it need just a little bit more. I added cucumbers, olives and tomatoes.

—Diana

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Jun 04, 2005

QUICK! EASY! DELICIOUS! Need I say more? :)

—EFFIE117

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Apr 19, 2010

Excellent recipe! Loved it!

—annmarie0123

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Nutrition

Calories
381 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
48.9 g
16%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
15.7 g
24%

Fiber
2.6 g
11%

Protein
13 g
26%

Sodium
780 mg
31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tri-Color Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/15 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 381
Calories from Fat: 142

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.7g 24 %
Saturated Fat 5.3g 27 %
Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
Sodium 780mg 31 %
Potassium 230mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 48.9g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 11 %
Protein 13g 26 %
Sugars 5g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 33 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 38 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 75 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.