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Italian Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Janet Eckermann PHOTO BY: grumpybear5656

"This wonderful dish combines all your favorite vegetables in one dish that can be adapted to your own tastes. If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/2 cup additional Italian dressing before serving. Also terrific with Ranch, Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Parmesan, and most other dressings!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup pitted black olives (optional)
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
  2. In large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, and olives. Toss well with dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by ddwh57
Love it, love it, love it! Very easy and wonderful tasting! Great to take to picnics and potlucks. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by lilian
excellent recipe-- i used tri-color rotini for a more colorful addition and substituted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by Helen
THIS RECIPE IS BETTER WITHOUT THE FROZEN VEGGIES, TRY MY VERSION: SOME LIGHTLY STEAMED FRESH... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2006 by Amy CS
I made this with tri-color fiori, shredded Parm cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. Came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2004 by AMERICANA
very easy to make and good!This is a very good idea since I always have those ingredients on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by Farinelli
This recipe was great. I made a double batch and added pepperoni and tomatoes. It turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2005 by ERIKABRADLEY84
I made this side dish for a barbeque. Everyone raved over it. I will make this again. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by twohammies
This was a pretty good receipe.. I did tweek it some. Instead of frozen veggies I put fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by LKF99
This is a good basic starter recipe. It has potential to be adapted to personal tastes by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by Katie
Wonderful recipe, I LOVE IT! Only I did not add the vegetables, I just added green olives... MORE

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