Summertime Pasta Salad Recipe

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Nothing says summer quite like a cool pasta salad with loads of vegetables! Best of all, this recipe calls for frozen vegetables, so it's perfect when you don't have time to slice and dice fresh produce.

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Summertime Pasta Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2/3 cup Hidden Valley® Ranch
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  • 1/3 cup Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing
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  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 small tomatoes, diced

Directions

  • In a large kettle, cook pasta according to package directions. Place frozen vegetables in strainer. Pour cooked pasta and water over vegetables to thaw; rinse and drain well. In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine salad dressings, dill and garlic salt until smooth. Place pasta mixture in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and dressing; stir gently to coat. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 346 calories, 20 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 611 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Summertime Pasta Salad in Taste of Home Meals in Minutes Calendar Annual 1996, p3

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Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2012 by Rantana

I just made this for the 1st time... I added chopped onion and fresh chopped garlic and black olives... Delish !! Its a keeper !

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2012 by pinkiepie

This was very good I had out of town guest who loved it too. We added tomatoes and carrots to the mix. My aunt even asked me for the recipe.

Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2012 by Kpuj

Good flavor.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by jponce23

I wasn't a fan of this dish. There was something about the dressing (ranch and italian dressing) that just didn't seem right to me. It was a little better to eat once the pasta was chilled in the fridge for a while but I won't be making this again.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2011 by pdmgeg

Easy to make and had a good flavor. Only thing I added was a bit of chopped onion. Would definitely make again as I am always looking for quick, tasty recipes.

Reviewed on Jul. 06, 2011 by mamamowe15

Great recipe! Simple and full of flavor. Only thing is I despise frozen veggies so I used cherry tomatoes, broccoli, and cubed colby cheese and it turned out wonderful.

Reviewed on May. 30, 2011 by zakons

Made this today and everyone loved it. I used frozen green peas, and then added diced onions, and 2 small tomatoes.

I had a 4 year old grandson that scarfed it down. Ate 3 servings..Lots of great comments . A keeper of a recipe.

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2010 by Hesitant

I've made it twice already - very good.

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2010 by cody1462

I took this to a backyard party and it was a big hit! It's so easy to make and delicious!

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by kelsimarie21

This was a very good salad! I didn't use as much dill weed and no tomatoes and was still good!

 
 

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