eileens italian pasta salad

Name: Eileens Italian pasta salad
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) 12 oz-ronzoni garden delight enriched carrot,tomato,spinach,pasta blend noodles; 1 - 14.5 oz can italian diced tomatoes,with basil,garlic and oregano; 1 - 4.25 oz can of chopped california ripe olives(i use great value brand,any brand will do); 1 - medium size onion, chopped and diced; 1 - 16 oz bag of california blend vegetables(carrots,broccoli,cauliflower); 1/2 - block of medium cheddar cheese,cut into cubes(i use kraft); 1 - tsp. italian seasoning; 1/2 - tsp.garlic powder; 1/4 - tsp. black pepper; 1 - 16 oz. bottle of kraft italian salad dressing; - parmesan cheese for topping

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Eileen Hineline

Coolidge, AZ

Updated on Apr 10, 2013

My mother made this many times during the summer and for many potlucks and family gatherings. I make it all the time,living in Az,I enjoy salads that are easy to make, good for you and keep you cool.Hope you try it and enjoy it. It is a family favorite I am glad to share.

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method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box 12 oz-ronzoni garden delight enriched carrot,tomato,spinach,pasta blend noodles
1 - 14.5 oz can italian diced tomatoes,with basil,garlic and oregano
1 - 4.25 oz can of chopped california ripe olives(i use great value brand,any brand will do)
1 - medium size onion, chopped and diced
1 - 16 oz bag of california blend vegetables(carrots,broccoli,cauliflower)
1/2 - block of medium cheddar cheese,cut into cubes(i use kraft)
1 - tsp. italian seasoning
1/2 - tsp.garlic powder
1/4 - tsp. black pepper
1 - 16 oz. bottle of kraft italian salad dressing
- parmesan cheese for topping

How To Make eileens italian pasta salad

Step 1

Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Drain and cool pasta. Cook your california blend vegetables according to pkg directions,cool.

Step 2

You will need a large salad bowl or container. Add your cooled pasta,vegetables,diced onion,canned black olives,canned tomatoes,all seasonings,cubed cheese.Mix the salad all up.
Step 3

Now add the bottled dressing and mix again. Chill salad overnight. The dressing will soak into the noodles and will not be so heavy later.
Step 4

Take out your salad and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy.
Step 5

*Tips: 1.You can omit onions if you dont like them. 2.add green and red peppers,diced,if you like them 3.add pepperoni slices for a complete meal 4.You can add cubed mozzerella cheese to other cheese too. I like to make it alittle bit different each time. No matter how I make it, my sons love it.It is a good anytime salad to make-enjoy!
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