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Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

By: Susie Eckert 
"This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie or small tube pasta
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • DRESSING:
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by sandy   view full review
This recipe was in my Taste of Home Recipe Collection Magazine & I was looking for a different...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by MONA1117   view full review
The dressing was tangy by itself but it didn't stand up to all the ingredients in the salad. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by aliceandtrixie   view full review
Excellent! Next time I will add one more clove of garlic to the dressing. I added an 8 oz....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2011 by CallahanBrandts   view full review
This is a solid pasta salad. Red Wine vinegar works well enough in a pinch, too.

 

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