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2008-07-25 Side Dish

Garden Fresh Pasta Salad

Two kinds of pasta and plenty of vegetables are combined with olives, herbs, and a flavorful dressing to coat. This salad will serve a crowd.

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  • Servings: 20-30

Ingredients:

Salad:
1 lb Tri-colored Rotini Pasta, cooked and drained
1 lb Shell Pasta, cooked and drained
1 , 8- To 12-oz Carton Fresh Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, quartered or halved
3 Green Onions, thinly sliced
2 stalks Celery, sliced
½ lb (baby) Carrots, sliced
½ Red Bell Pepper, diced
½ Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper, diced
1 Cucumber, seeded and diced
1× 14 oz. can Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped
1× 12 oz can Black Olives, drained, and sliced
1× 12 oz. jar Green Olives, drained and sliced
½ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary, minced
1 Tbsp Fresh Oregano, minced
Dressing:
1½ cups Olive Oil
½ cup Red Wine Vinegar
½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground Pepper
1 tsp Celery Salt
½ tsp Cayenne
1 tsp Dry Mustard
2 cloves Garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Directions:

Combine salad ingredients in very large bowl. Mix dressing ingredients in a quart jar; cover and shake well. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss until completely coated. Best if refrigerated at least 4 hours before serving.

Helpful Tips:

This pasta salad is great for a large crowd. Simply double it for a huge crowd. It's even better the second day.