Simple Pasta Salad for Potlucks Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Macaroni | 4 Ounce (Wagon Wheel Or Desired Pasta, 1 1/3 Cup) | |
| Corkscrew pasta | 4 Ounce (Tri-Colored Or Desired Pasta) | |
| Crushed red pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Sweet red pepper | 1 Medium, cut into thin strips | |
| Yellow squash/Zucchini | 1 Medium, halved, sliced lengthwise | |
| Thawed frozen peas/1 ½ cups cooked / cooled fresh peas | 10 Ounce | |
| Drained black olives | 6 Ounce, pitted | |
| Cubed cheddar cheese | 4 Ounce, smoked | |
| Unblanched almonds | 1 Cup (16 tbs), toasted | |
| Sliced green onion | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Snipped fresh tarragon/Oregano / basil / dill | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Italian salad dressing | 8 Ounce |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 3607 Calories from Fat 1805
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 213 g328.2%
Saturated Fat 39.9 g199.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 116.1 mg38.7%
Sodium 5829 mg242.9%
Total Carbohydrates 337 g112.4%
Dietary Fiber 65.3 g261.1%
Sugars 84.8 g
Protein 126 g251.4%
Vitamin A 209.4% Vitamin C 510.1%
Calcium 163.5% Iron 153.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Cook pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water.
2) Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly.
3) Cool pasta to room temperature.
MAKING
4) In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet red pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions and herb.
5) Add dressing to pasta mixture. Toss gently to mix.
6) Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
SERVING
7) Serve the dish in a serving plate.
Editors Review
Arranging a potluck party? Make this summer-special and perfect pasta salad for the potluck. Its easy and simple; moreover you can add any item of your choice to this salad. Your friends will surely be amazed with your creativity.Chef
