Healthy Recipe

Potluck Pasta Salad

Recipe By:
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  • Total Time 30 min Ico-add
  • Yield 12 Servings
  • Level Easy

If you like pasta salads with a lot of tastes and textures then this potluck pasta salad is the one for you.
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
  • 4 ounces tricolored rotini
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 2 cups summer squash and/or zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, blanched and cooled
  • 1 can (6 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
  • 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted
  • 4 green onions, sliced or chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, oregano, basil or dill (or the dried equivalent)
  • Regular or nonfat italian salad dressing
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Directions

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package directions with the crushed red pepper added to the water. Rinse thoroughly with cold water and let drain in colander.
  2. 2. In a large bowl combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients. Add the dressing to the pasta mixture; toss gently to combine.
  3. 3. Cover and chill overnight or at least two hours.