my almost famous pasta salad
I have been making this pasta salad for many, many years and it is always a big hit ! You could say I'm famous for it, at least around here, anyway, lol. It is rare there is any leftover when I take it to cookouts and shindigs. Friends are always asking me for the recipe, so here it is ya'll, lol ! I am not a big fan of raw bell peppers and did not include them, but you could certainly add those as well.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
approx. 18 servings at 1/2 cup portions
Ingredients
- 1 bag wacky mac twists, 12 oz. * or your favorite pasta
- 1 bottle ken's ranch * or your favorite ranch dressing.
- 2 - tomatoes, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, tops only (if you like raw onion then by all means use all)
- 4 - hard boiled eggs, diced
- 1 can 8 oz. water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed * or you could use 1/4 cup fresh diced
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make my almost famous pasta salad
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Step 1Cook pasta per directions. When done, pour into colander and spray with cold water to stop the cooking action. -
Step 2While pasta cooks, dice the veggies and water chestnuts. Also hard boil the eggs, peel and dice.
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Step 3In very large bowl, add pasta and all the other ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix and refrigerate overnight to meld the flavors. *** Save 1/4 cup dressing to add to pasta before serving, as it can soak up the liquid overnight.
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Step 4Here's a picture of the pasta I used.
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