How to Make Perfectly Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish, look no further than our Perfectly Pasta Salad recipe. This dish is perfect for a summer BBQ, a potluck, or even as a side dish for a weeknight dinner. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the endless possibilities for customization. Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean flavors or prefer a classic American pasta salad, this recipe can be easily tailored to fit your tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tri-colored pasta assortment
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 1 cup cauliflower, chopped
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup diced yellow pepper
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ (16 ounce) bottle vegetarian Caesar-style salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil add pasta and boil until al dente. Drain well.
  • Place broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery, red onions, yellow peppers and black olives in a large mixing bowl. Pour Caesar salad dressing over vegetables and stir to coat the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder and paprika over the vegetable mixture. Stir. Pour pasta into the large bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until cool or serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    266 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 372mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 254mg