Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Picnic Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces, weight Gemelli, Fusilli, Farfalle Or Similar Shape Pasta; 1 cup Vinaigrette-style Dressing; 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 1 Tablespoon Sugar, Or To Taste; 2 cups Chopped Tomato; 5 ounces, weight Sliced Olives; 1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Diced; 1 whole Green Or Red Bell Pepper, Diced (optional); 5 whole Green Onions White And Green Parts Chopped; 1 cup Sliced Pepperoni, Chopped; 1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan

Servings: persons

16 ounces, weight Gemelli, Fusilli, Farfalle Or Similar Shape Pasta
1 cup Vinaigrette-style Dressing
1/4 cups Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Sugar, Or To Taste
2 cups Chopped Tomato
5 ounces, weight Sliced Olives
1 whole Cucumber, Peeled And Diced
1 whole Green Or Red Bell Pepper, Diced (optional)
5 whole Green Onions White And Green Parts Chopped
1 cup Sliced Pepperoni, Chopped
1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to al dente (according to package instructions for al dente).
2
While the pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette, mayonnaise, and sugar. You can use any dressing you'd like, adjusting the amount of sugar accordingly. Set aside.
3
Drain the pasta well, rinse it, then transfer to a large serving bowl and allow to cool for several minutes. Add the tomatoes, olives, cucumber, pepper (if using), green onions, pepperoni and cheese. While the pasta is still slightly warm, pour the dressing over all ingredients and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Chill for several hours - overnight is even better.
5
Re-season to taste with salt and pepper before serving. You can also add additional cheese and more dressing - the pasta really soaks it up.

693

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces, weight Gemelli, Fusilli, Farfalle Or Similar Shape Pasta, 1 cup Vinaigrette-style Dressing, 1/4 cups Mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon Sugar, Or To Taste, and more.

Yes, Picnic 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.

Picnic Pasta Salad

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