How many servings does this recipe make?

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

What ingredients do I need for Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad?

You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) box tri-colored pasta, 1 (24 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing (no specific brand-any works), 1 cucumber, chopped into small chunks, 1 (8 ounce) container mushrooms (sliced-preferably fresh not out of a can), and more.

Is Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad suitable as pasta & noodles?

Yes, Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad?

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

Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) box tri-colored pasta; 1 (24 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing (no specific brand-any works); 1 cucumber, chopped into small chunks; 1 (8 ounce) container mushrooms (sliced-preferably fresh not out of a can); 1 (16 ounce) package cherry tomatoes; 1 (4 ounce) jar black olives (the olives can be sliced or whole whichever you prefer- i buy the 8 ounce jar and just use half and ); 1 (4 ounce) jar green olives; 8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (cubed)

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad is a must-try. Made with pasta, Italian salad dressing, cucumber and mushrooms. Easy step…

This Mom's Yummy Pasta Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as (4 ounce) jar green olives. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 335 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Pasta & Noodles

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) box tri-colored pasta
1 (24 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing (no specific brand-any works)
1 cucumber, chopped into small chunks
1 (8 ounce) container mushrooms (sliced-preferably fresh not out of a can)
1 (16 ounce) package cherry tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) jar black olives (the olives can be sliced or whole whichever you prefer- i buy the 8 ounce jar and just use half and )
1 (4 ounce) jar green olives
8 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese (cubed)

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
335 kcal
Category
Pasta & Noodles

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