1 package/ box of pasta 12 oz. [Personally I like the colored spirals for this dish]
1 bottle of your favorite Italian dressing
2 cucumbers [you can also use zucchini]
4 roma tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes
1/2 red onion
1 cup of deli style pepperchinis
1 can of large black olives
[you can change the veggies & add your favorites]
Prepare the pasta according to the packaging
while the water is boiling...
while the water is boiling...
- cut the cucumbers into 1 in. wedges
- dice the tomatoes & onion
- half the olives
- put the veggies in a bowl with half of the salad dressing, place in the fridge
- Strain pasta and rinse with cold water
- add the cool veggies and the rest of the dressing, salt & pepper to taste
- refrigerate for about an hour for better taste
The longer it refrigerates, the better it is, you can also make it the night before.
You can top it with feta or parmesan cheese
I like this with pizza, sandwiches, and as a snack.
I think it would be good for a pot luck or birthday party side dish.
Alexis-
ReplyDeletei thought the pasta was really good. I Think the pasta would be good for a potluck. It is a fun meal because of the colors. The olives and perchinies also add a good flavor.
Great job Rochelle,
ReplyDeleteThis pasta salad has a great taste i think that the Italian dressing makes it taste fresh, like something you would eat as an appetizer, or an entree at an Italian restaurant. I also approve of this dish because of the ingredients, it has a variety of vegetables and its not so heavily packed with calories! thank you.
teacher Richard.
i love this stuff cuz rochelle always makes me my own batch without olives and onions. it a great side for any italian dish
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