Garden pasta salad Recipe

Name: Garden pasta salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber; 1 medium yellow summer squash; 1 medium zucchini; 1 medium sweet red pepper; 1 medium green pepper; 4 cup fresh broccoli florets; 3 cup fresh cauliflowerets; 1 small red onion finely copped; 2 packages Italian salad dressing mix; 4 1/2 cup uncooked bow tow pasta or your choice of noodles.... I tried wheat noodles this time :-); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 cup *optional**cranraisons, or cranberry or raisons; 3/4 cup **optional ** sliced fresh mushrooms; 3/4 cup **optional**diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup **optional ** sliced or diced depending on taste and size celery

Servings: persons

1 medium cucumber
1 medium yellow summer squash
1 medium zucchini
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium green pepper
4 cup fresh broccoli florets
3 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 small red onion finely copped
2 packages Italian salad dressing mix
4 1/2 cup uncooked bow tow pasta or your choice of noodles.... I tried wheat noodles this time :-)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup *optional**cranraisons, or cranberry or raisons
3/4 cup **optional ** sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup **optional**diced tomatoes
1/2 cup **optional ** sliced or diced depending on taste and size celery

1
wash the first 5 ingredients, but do not dry: chop and transfer to a large Bowl.
2
add the remaining vegetables ( not tomatoes or mushrooms yet, they should be added just before serving).
3
sprinkle with dry dressing mix; toss to coat.
4
refrigerate , covered , 4~6 he's or overnight.
5
cook pasta according to package.
6
drain.
7
rinse with cold water.
8
add to the vegetable mixture.
9
in a small bowl , whisk together the remaining ingredients.
10
add to the salad : toss to cost.
11
if desired , add the optional ingredients, toss again.
12
serve and enjoy !
13
prep time : about 30 minutes, plus chilling time, plus pasta cooking time ( about 10~ 15 minutes )

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

235

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium cucumber, 1 medium yellow summer squash, 1 medium zucchini, 1 medium sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Garden pasta salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Garden pasta salad

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