Pasta Salad – Freaking Easy Classic Recipe!

Pasta Salad Recipe Tools

1. Deep Colander – A deep colander gives you enough room to toss the excess water off of the pasta.
2. Rubber husband – I know what you’re thinking and um, no. Just no. This amazing tool helps you open jars in a jiffy. Without the help of a husband.
3. Salad Dressing Shaker – If you plan on using the dressing I use, you’ll need one of these. If not, fine, don’t get it. See if I care.

Tip- Cut Up Pasta Salad Veggies While Pasta Cooks

Set the water to boil first thing, since it takes the longest.

Next, cut up all your carrots, celery, red pepper and cheese.

Next, go ahead and drain the olives and pepperoncini peppers.

Toss everything in the bowl you plan to serve it in. Less mess later.

Make your dressing or use bottled. No one really cares.

Once the pasta is done, make sure you rinse it with cold water while it’s still in the colander.

Go ahead and skip that step if you like melted cheese in your pasta salad. Just ask my cousin.

Put the pasta in the bowl and add the dressing. Mix it all up, stick it in the fridge covered with plastic wrap and you’re good to go.

Make sure you stir it before you serve it. I even like to add a little more dressing., but you do what you want.

Recipes Similar To This Pasta Salad:

• Greek Pasta Salad – Freaking Easy Recipe
• 24-Hour Layered Veggie Salad
• Italian Carrot Salad

Pasta Salad

This pasta salad recipe is an old family favorite. Colby-jack cheese, two kinds of peppers and tri-colored pasta are what makes this salad one of the best!

15 minPrep Time

12 minCook Time

27 minTotal Time

Yields 10-12

Author:

Rachel

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Ingredients

• 12oz box of Tri-Color Rotini Pasta
• 1 med red bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 sm can sliced black olives
• 8 oz Colby Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
• 1 sm jar sliced pepperoncinis
• 1 sm-med sliced carrot {or a handful of baby carrots, sliced}
• 1 package Good Seasons Italian Dressing {prepared according to package directions}

Instructions

1. Cook the Rotini pasta al dente according to package directions
2. Using a colander, drain and rinse with cold water {this will stop the cooking process}
3. Combine in a large bowl with other ingredients and toss to mix well
4. Chill overnight to give the flavors a chance to blend
5. I like to add a second package of the dressing just before serving, since the pasta tends to soak up the dressing
6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
• Calories 2091
% Daily Value*


• Total Fat: 74 g 113.85%
• Saturated Fat: 45 g 225%
• Cholesterol: 202 mg 67.33%
• Sodium: 1392 mg 58%
• Potassium: 1027 mg 29.34%
• Total Carbohydrate: 259 g %
• Sugar: 14 g
• Protein: 101 g
• Vitamin A: 38.84%
• Calcium: 1842 mg 184.2%
• Iron: 12 mg 66.67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.




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