Potluck Pasta Salad

Name: Potluck Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta; 1-3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets; 1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets; 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed; 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved; 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes; DRESSING:; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

“This dish is a hit and it keeps beautifully in the refrigerator for days,” says Erika Shupe of Mount Vernon, Washington. “With pasta, veggies and cheese, it’s a complete meal that’s filling and flavorful!”

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1-3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese, olives and tomatoes.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 223 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Pasta Salad in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007

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amk4985

Jun 19, 2013

Easy to make and was a hit with everyone!
meiti

Mar 26, 2012

Very good combination of ingredients. The dressing was too oily for my taste though. I did use pepper jack for some added flavor.
amypoopug

May 2, 2009

This sounds like a perfect summer meal or with a grilled meal.Will definitly try this one!
patricia diane

Aug 28, 2008

excellent great for summer