Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd

Name: Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 13 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) multigrain penne pasta; 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing; 1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing; 6 green onions, chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead of time, so it’s ready when you are.—Jacquelyn Saintjohn, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) multigrain penne pasta
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
6 green onions, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to the spinach mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 318 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Rainbow Pasta Salad in Country Woman August/September 2012

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timmel

Sep 9, 2015

Was a hit at our church potluck. Might be better with fresh spinach if in season. Also, be careful of the measurements for the dressing. 8oz is enough - some bottles may be larger.
OwlOak

Sep 1, 2015

Sounds delicious. Will have to give that a go at my next function. :-)
SimpleFoods

Sep 1, 2015

Since I don't care for the extreme chewiness of penne pasta, I will use a smaller pasta - maybe just plain macaroni. I know we'll love the seasoning and combination of these ingredients.
Colnight

May 19, 2013

This was really good. Even my husband liked it, he want back for seconds and even for a snack later at night. And he's a very fuzzy eater.