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party size overnight pasta salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Rose Mary Mogan
@cookinginillinois
Sauk Village, IL

I first made this delicious salad about 20 years ago, when my then boyfriend now husband & I began dating. It was our first Family Christmas together. That was the beginning of a long list of many recipes, that I have made for him over the years. Today I made this recipe for my neighbor, who Is having a Birthday Party for her mom. She had never had it before but after I described what was in it, she was certain that she would love it. I am sure the reason for the name is because It taste SO much better after the flavors have blended together over night. Slightly sweet & a bit tangy. YUM

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(1 rating)
yield 15 or more depending on portion size
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For party size overnight pasta salad

  • 1 lb
    elbow macaroni or other pasta of choice
  • 1 lg
    red onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch
    green onions chopped
  • 1 lg
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 md
    green bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 c
    shredded carrots
  • 1/3 c
    chopped chive
  • SALAD DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD
  • 1 can
    condensed milk, not evaporated
  • 2 c
    mayonnaise or miracle whip
  • 1/2-3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    black pepper

How To Make party size overnight pasta salad

  • 1
    These are some of the main ingredients used to make the salad. I prefer Mayonnaise over Miracle Whip for my salads, because of the extra punch of flavor I feel it gives, but that is a matter of choice. Use what you like best.
  • 2
    Cook pasta till Al Dente or according to directions on package. Then drain immediately and rinse in cold water. Set aside till needed. NOTE: LEAVING PASTA IN HOT WATER WILL ALLOW IT TO CONTINUE COOKING.
  • 3
    Prep all of the veggies and set aside till needed.
  • 4
    Add the condensed milk, Mayonnaise or Miracle whip, vinegar & sugar to a large bowl, add in the spices, then beat or whisk until creamy & smooth & blended together.
  • 5
    Add in all the veggies, chopped chive and stir until well mixed together.
  • 6
    Pour into casserole dish or 9 X12 size deep dish pan. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate at least 6 hours, but preferably over night. Stir just before serving.
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