Elise Jesse’s Pasta Salad

Name: Elise Jesse’s Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 box (16 ounces) uncooked farfalle or fusilli pasta; 1 package (16 ounces) grape tomatoes, halved; 2 heads of broccoli florets; 1 package (16 ounces) sharp cheddar or Colby cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped; Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 pound sliced salami; Dressing:; 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

"Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in the '90s when every pasta salad was smothered with Italian dressing. That version wasn’t my mom’s speed, so she took a risk and switched it up with mayo. She nervously brought it to a pool party, and to her surprise, it was an instant hit. Soon, it became a highly requested dish. Now my own kids ask for it too. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 box (16 ounces) uncooked farfalle or fusilli pasta

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1 package (16 ounces) grape tomatoes, halved

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2 heads of broccoli florets

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1 package (16 ounces) sharp cheddar or Colby cheese, cubed

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1/2 cup green onions, chopped

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Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 pound sliced salami

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Dressing:

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1-1/2 cups mayonnaise

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2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

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1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

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Salt and pepper to taste

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