Rainbow Rotini Salad Recipe
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Rainbow Rotini Salad

By: Sue H. 
"This is a standard for potlucks, and it makes a nice big salad that tastes great!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package colored rotini pasta
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup black olives, pitted and sliced

Directions

  1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a rapid boil (2 teaspoons of salt can be added, optional). Add rotini. Return water to rapid boil and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse in cold water.
  2. Combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, cucumber, broccoli, mushrooms, olives and Italian salad dressing. Cover and chill. Toss salad before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 327 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2009 by KndlPWendl   view full review
Delicious, and it makes an excellent presentation. I added crumbled feta cheese and cut back...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Quiltinghearts   view full review
Amazing Recipe! I have made this for years. The only thing I do different is add 1/2 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by shelley   view full review
I too have been making this recipe for years with the salad supreme it just isn't the same...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Veggi*Chica   view full review
This recipe was really delicious. So much so that I am making it a staple of my diet. I wish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by Dixie'sMom   view full review
This is a wonderfull basic pasta salad recipe! Use the veggies that you and your family like....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by Maja   view full review
Excellent. I used some apple cider vinegar and olive oil. Will make this again when I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by Olivia79   view full review
I loved this pasta salad! It was crunchy (which I love), and flavorful, and easy to make. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by Carrie   view full review
This was wonderful! I left out the olives, mushrooms, and green peppers and we LOVED it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2012 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was pretty good. I used fat free dressing and whole wheat pasta to make it healthier.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by bellydancer   view full review
I make this often, it's a family favorite. The only thing I do differently is no mushrooms...

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