simple & easy pasta salad

Name: Simple & Easy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) rotini pasta; 16 oz. bottle(s) italian dressing (will only use half of bottle); 2 medium cucumber, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 medium vine ripened tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 4 ounce(s) parmesan cheese, grated

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Sarah McCormick

Ft. Myers, FL

Updated on Sep 5, 2015

This pasta salad is light and flavorful, perfect for the heat of summer and nice enough for any cookout, potluck event, or family dinner night. Even the kids will love it! Mine tested it, and its definitely family approved! Pairs great with barbecue chicken, or a nice steak.

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A simple, quick, delicious pasta salad recipe that's perfect for any event or gathering. It's sure to be a hit - even with the kids!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 12-20 people, depending

Ingredients

1 box rotini pasta
16 oz. bottles italian dressing (will only use half of bottle)
2 medium cucumber, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make simple & easy pasta salad

Step 1

Boil pasta in lightly salted water for approximately 12 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse.

Step 2

Add all chioped vegetables and 1/2 the bottle of dressing to the bowl, and toss the pasta in. Add the parmesan cheese and italian seasoning, and give it a few good tosses and stirs.
Step 3

Refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve!
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