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Pasta Salad Recipe

Pasta Salad Recipe
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This vibrant Pasta Salad Recipe is a delightful medley of colors and flavors, making it the perfect dish for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. With its crunchy vegetables and zesty Italian dressing, this salad is not only refreshing but also easy to prepare. The tri-colored pasta spirals add a fun twist that everyone will enjoy. Plus, it can be customized with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit any occasion. Best of all, it tastes even better after chilling in the fridge for a couple of hours, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve it as a main dish or a side, and watch it disappear from the table!

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz tri-colored pasta spirals
  • 1 oz packet salad seasoning mix
  • 16 oz bottle Italian-style salad dressing
  • ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 2.25 oz can black olives (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cooks, wash and chop the vegetables: finely chop the red onion, dice bell peppers, cut broccoli into florets, and halve cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the salad seasoning with the Italian dressing.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the dressing mixture and add all chopped vegetables and olives. Toss gently until everything is well mixed.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving cold.

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