bonnie's ultimate pasta potluck salad
This is the Ultimate Pasta Potluck Salad. While there is a bit of prep work to this dish, it is well worth the effort. I always bring copies of this recipe when I take this dish to a barbecue. The flavor is outstanding! Enjoy! Photo from free site, recipe by a cook named Nancy.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - ounces wagon wheel macaroni or desired pasta (1 1/3 cups)
- 4 - ounces tri-colored corkscrew macaroni or desired pasta
- 1 - teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
- 1 - medium red sweet bell pepper
- 1 - medium yellow squash or zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 - 10 ounce package frozen peas thawed
- 1 - 6 ounce can pitted black olives, drained
- 4 - ounces smoked cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1 - cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted
- 1/2 - cup sliced green onions
- 2 - tablespoons snipped fresh tarragon, oregano or dill (i use tarragon)
- 1 - 8 ounce bottle regular or fat free italian dressing. i use fat free caesar dressing
How To Make bonnie's ultimate pasta potluck salad
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Step 1Cook the pasta according to package directions except add crushed red pepper to the cooking water. Rinse with cool water and drain thoroughly. Cool pasta to room temperature.
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Step 2In a large mixing bowl combine pasta, sweet pepper, yellow squash or zucchini, peas, olives, cheese, almonds, green onions, and tarragon.
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Step 3Add dressing to pasta mixture; toss gently to mix. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
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Step 4Cook's tip: Be sure not to substitute the smoked cheddar cheese; it is crucial to the flavor of the dish. Optional: Add chopped avocado just before serving. Enjoy!
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