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My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses Italian dressing, it was a big hit. This crowd-pleaser is loaded with vegetables, beans and tricolor pasta. -Felicia Fiocchi, Vineland, New Jersey
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Originally published as Picnic Pasta Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2003, p29
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Reviewed on May. 20, 2013 by pamdevone
I thought this pasta salad was very flavorful, there are so many components in this salad.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by DawnLockhart
Perfect to bring to a potluck. It is always a hit. Makes a huge bowl.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2012 by linsvin
I like this pasta salad for the different textures of the noodles. Into the recipe box this goes for future potluck salads.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by hottunes
This is thr best pasta salad ever!!! It is now the only one I make.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by vapudelko
This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. It makes a ton and seems to explode out of the bowl as you build it, but it won't last long!
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2011 by JessBella6
A perfect easy and delicious summer picnic salad!
Reviewed on May. 08, 2011 by Burnham
This is my very favorite pasta salad. My go to salad for any get together. Left overs are great for lunch if you are lucky enough to have left overs. This one should be on your favorite's list, it is mine!! :)
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by arh82881
I have made this several times. Everyone loves it!
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by cinsully
I just love this salad. It is colorful and flavorful. It is also different from most salads as it has spiral pasta and tortellini. You must try this!!
Reviewed on May. 27, 2010 by gopherpup
I've made this recipe since it was published in 2003. Absolutely love it! It's always a hit no matter where I take it.
Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2010 by TJ1113
I cook lunch at our motorcycle store every Saturday and this pasta salad is always a big hit. Even the guy's ask for the recipe, although they prefer me to make it for them.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by nancyben
Re: Picnic Pasta SaladI find when I make pasta salad, I put the green beans, broccoli, carrots in the pasta water with the pasta during the last 3 minutes, and it really brings out the color of the vegetables.
Re: Picnic Pasta Salad
I find when I make pasta salad, I put the green beans, broccoli, carrots in the pasta water with the pasta during the last 3 minutes, and it really brings out the color of the vegetables.
Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2008 by Gemlady
This is a definite winner! I made a small amount of this just to try..and my mother made a surprise visit and scolded me for not making enough to share! I made it again a week later and it didn't last long. I added some plum tomatoes to it and I steamed the broccoli.
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