Heather’S Famous Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Heather’S Famous Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Corkscrew Pasta (can Also Use Rotini Or Penne); 1 pound Thick Cut Salami; 2 whole Avocados; 1 pound Grape Tomatoes; 3 stalks Celery; 1 whole English Cucumber; 2 whole Carrots; 1 bottle (8 Oz. Bottle) Kraft Caesar Italian Salad Dressing; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Or Romano Cheese

Servings: persons

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Strain and run under cold water to cool pasta.
2
While pasta is cooking, prep other ingredients.
3
Cut salami into bite-sized pieces, peel and dice avocados, cut grape tomatoes in half, and dice celery.
4
Peel the cucumber and remove seeds with a small spoon, then dice. Julienne carrots with a julienne peeler or make ribbons with a vegetable peeler.
5
In a large bowl mix the Kraft dressing and mayo. To the bowl, add cooled and drained pasta, salami, avocados, cucumber, tomatoes, celery, carrots, and Parmesan (or Romano) cheese.
6
Toss very well. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Toss once more before serving.

789

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Corkscrew Pasta (can Also Use Rotini Or Penne), 1 pound Thick Cut Salami, 2 whole Avocados, 1 pound Grape Tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Heather’S Famous 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Heather’S Famous Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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