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Quick and Easy Pasta Salad Recipe

Quick and easy pasta salad recipe- This simple recipe is a summer staple. Made with a variety of vegetables and delicious Italian dressing.
Course Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta salad, salad, salad dressing, side dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Salad Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing plus more if needed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup each:
  • red and green bell pepper
  • black olives
  • red onion
  • broccoli
  • cucumber

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta according to the package directions until just al dente (firm to the bite).
  • Drain the cooked pasta and immediately rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta and all chopped vegetables. Gently stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and salad seasoning until well blended.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta and veggies. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. You can make this up to a day in advance.
  • The flavors develop more the longer it sits, so don't skip the chill time! Give it one more stir before serving.