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Garden Fresh Pasta Salad

5 star rating
 

Submitted by: kingswayranch2213705

 

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.
 

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
  • 1/2 lb (baby) carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 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
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, minced
  • Dressing:
  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

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Method

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.

 

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

 

Number of Servings: 20-30

 

Submitted by: kingswayranch2213705 ()

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