pasta salad for leanne

Name: Pasta Salad for Leanne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) pasta of your choice (I like Barilla Mezza Rigatoni); 1 cup(s) mayonnaise (light is nice); 1 cup(s) italian dressing (something with a robust flavor); 1/3 cup(s) shredded carrots; 2 stalk(s) celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1/3 cup(s) sweet onion, minced; 1/2 - thin cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper or to your taste (truthfully, I never measure); 1/2 teaspoon(s) Italian seasoning, or to your taste (again, I don't measure); 1 tablespoon(s) parsley

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Penny B

Tyngsboro, MA

Updated on May 2, 2023

My niece always makes a request for my pasta salad and it has become a family favorite. Flavorful and not too heavy.

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Pasta Salad for Leanne in a serving bowl.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Want a slightly different pasta salad for summer parties? This recipe is a cross between a classic macaroni salad and an Italian pasta salad. We enjoyed the slightly tangy dressing that's made by combining Italian dressing and mayonnaise. Chunks of cucumber add a little crunch and freshness. There are pops of sweetness from carrots and a little bite thanks to the sweet onion. This is a very simple pasta salad to enjoy in warmer months. Perfect for all your summer cookouts.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound pasta of your choice (I like Barilla Mezza Rigatoni)
1 cup mayonnaise (light is nice)
1 cup italian dressing (something with a robust flavor)
1/3 cup shredded carrots
2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sweet onion, minced
1/2 - thin cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to your taste (truthfully, I never measure)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to your taste (again, I don't measure)
1 tablespoon parsley

How To Make pasta salad for leanne

Test Kitchen Tips

After the salad is chilled, the dressing really soaks in. We suggest doubling the amount of mayonnaise and Italian dressing. We had to add more after chilling.

Step 1

Cook pasta el dente per package instructions.

Step 2

Drain and rinse pasta with cold water.
Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, in a large bowl combine mayo, Italian dressing, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Let sit.
Step 4

Prepare your veggies and add them to the dressing.
Step 5

Add pasta to the bowl containing the ingredients. Stir well. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. ~Enjoy
Step 6

OK: Please bear in mind that this is not a recipe I measure for. Please adjust to your tastes if something sounds like too much or too little. For the mayo/Italian dressing mix, I just try for equal measures.
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