goldmon family favorite pasta salad
(2 ratings)
This salad was another side that I served on Father's Day. It is one of my Family's Favorite salad items that I always make when we are having a pre Reunion dinner at my brothers house. The recipe makes a lot, & has all but the kitchen sink thrown it. It is an ideal salad to serve at a Family Reunion or large gathering. I made it & gave a very large bowl of it to my neighbor for her Family dinner. She said they loved it so much, she had to HIDE A SMALL BOWL OF IT IN THE VEGETABLE Bin to EAT LATER. You may add or delete items that you do not care for. The Zesty Italian is the SECRET.
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(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For goldmon family favorite pasta salad
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1 lbmulti colored pasta, your choice, [i used conchiglie gourmet pasta]
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1 bag12 oz.-1 lb. frozen early june peas, thawed & drained
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1 lgred bell pepper, chopped
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2 ptgrape tomatoes, halved or left whole
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1 bunchgreen onions, chopped plus 1-med red onion chopped
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1 canmedium size black olives, drained & halved if desired
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4-6 clovegarlic, minced
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1 canartichoke hearts, drained and cut into large pieces
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1 lbtotal cubed cheese chunks[i used mozzarella & sharp cheddar
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6 ozsliced pepperoni [ i used turkey pepperoni]
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1 canbaby canned corn [chunked]
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1/2-1 lbbroccoli floweretts
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1/2 lbshredded romano or parmesan cheese
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1 jar2.62 oz. size mccormick salad supreme[optional]
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1 1/2 cmayonnaise [can use light variety]
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1 bottle16 oz. zesty italian dressing [can use light if desired]
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1 tsporegano or italian seasoning
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1 tspgranulated garlic powder[more if desired]
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1/2 tspsalt & pepper (optional) taste first before adding
How To Make goldmon family favorite pasta salad
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1The prep time in this recipe does not include chill time. The longer it sits the better the flavors blend together. Add the mayo & zesty Italian Dressing to a medium size bowl, & whisk together to blend. Then set aside till needed.
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2Cube both cheeses, halve the tomatoes if desired, chop the red onions, and red bell pepper. Then add to a very large bowl.
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3Add the chopped Green Onions
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4Drain the canned baby corn and cut or break into large chunks, & add to salad bowl.
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5Drain artichokes, and cut into large pieces. Add to salad bowl.
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6Cook pasta according to package directions, but by 2-3 minutes LESS FOR THE AL DENTE' STAGE. Rinse in cold water, drain & add to salad bowl.
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7Separate pepperoni slices and add to bowl as well, reserving a few slices to garnish the top if desired.
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8Sprinkle in the Romano cheese into the salad bowl.
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9Add the full bottle of the McCormick salad supreme, sprinkling over the entire salad.
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10Toss with a large spoon making sure salad is evenly mixed.
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11Now add the prepared salad dressing, and toss to make sure the vegetables are all coated well.
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12Blend together, and Garnish top of salad if desired with reserved pepperoni slices and any thing else you choose. Cover and refrigerate at least 2-3 hours or longer if possible. The longer it sits the better the flavors have a chance to blend together. Serve & enjoy.
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13This by far is one of the best salads on the planet according to my family, they naturally expect it at every reunion where I am involved in the cooking. It serves a big crowd. You can cut this recipe in half or less if desired, and add or delete the items you do not care for.
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