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anything goes pasta salad

(2 ratings)
MelBelle avatar
Recipe by
Melanie B
@MelBelle
Kennesaw, GA

Just Leave Out Whatever You Don't Care For I tried this with whole wheat pasta and found the noodles were too chewy. Very disappointing.

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(2 ratings)
yield 10 or more
prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For anything goes pasta salad

  • 1 lb
    pasta of choice
  • 1/4 to 1/2 c
    any or all : chopped pickles, drained artichoke hearts, celery, grated carrot, broccoli florets, grated cheese, black &/or green olives chopped, red or green peppers, chopped scallions, mushrooms or any other veggie you like.
  • 1 bottle
    italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 c
    grated cheddar cheese

How To Make anything goes pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook and cool pasta. It is very important to have cold pasta noodles before you proceed. I prefer tri colored rotini because it looks pretty.
  • 2
    Into a large bowl: add all the chopped veggies you desire, cheese, pasta and salad dressing. Put the lid on and shake. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Shake before serving.
  • 3
    Add pepperoni, tuna or chopped ham if desired.
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