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Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

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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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Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 14-16 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 package (10 ounces) refrigerated tricolor tortellini
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1/2 pound fresh broccoli florets (about 1-3/4 cups)
12 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
12 ounces hard salami, cubed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 medium red onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 envelopes Italian salad dressing mix

Directions

Cook spiral pasta and tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the artichokes, broccoli, provolone cheese, salami, peppers, beans, olives, onion and garlic.
Prepare salad dressing according to package directions; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Yield: 14-16 servings.

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.

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