Graduation Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Graduation Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta; 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S(R)); 1 1/4 teaspoons flavor enhancer (such as Accent(R)); 2 cucumbers, seeded and diced; 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 (5 ounce) jar sliced pimento-stuffed green olives; 1 (3 ounce) can chopped black olives; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned salt (such as LAWRY'S(R))
1 1/4 teaspoons flavor enhancer (such as Accent(R))
2 cucumbers, seeded and diced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 (5 ounce) jar sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
1 (3 ounce) can chopped black olives
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse; transfer to a large bowl.
2
Whisk lemon juice and canola oil together in a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, seasoned salt, and flavor enhancer. Pour over pasta and toss to coat.
3
Refrigerate pasta mixture, tossing occasionally, until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.
4
Bring pasta mixture to room temperature, about 1 hour. Stir in cucumbers, tomatoes, green olives, black olives, green bell pepper, and green onions; toss to distribute evenly.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta, 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Graduation 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.

Graduation Pasta Salad

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