Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Picnic Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS:

8 ounces curly pasta (I like using whole wheat)
8 fluid ounces Italian dressing
2 tablespoons salad seasoning
1 cup chopped broccoli florets
1 cup diced cheddar cheese
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled seeded and sliced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 can (2.25-oz.) sliced black olives, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup diced seeded green bell pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1-2 cups Halved Grape Tomatoes

DIRECTIONS:
Cook pasta according to package directions (do not overcook, as dressing will continue to soften pasta as it sits). Rinse with cold water and drain. Toss with Italian salad dressing and salad seasoning. Refrigerate until needed (may be done up to 1 day in advance).Gently toss pasta with tomatoes, broccoli, cheddar cheese, cucumber, mushrooms, olives, green bell pepper and onions until evenly coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve. BEST IF REFRIGERATED FOR A COUPLE HOURS BEFORE SERVING.

4 comments:

Swirls of Happy said...

Yummy! I love Pasta Salad :) I will have to try this the next picnic or BBQ I go to. I like the mushroom and cucumber idea, I have never tried that in mine.

Mike Steph Brooklyn and Carter said...

This sounds yummy. I am guessing it is your post Brooke because I know it's not mine, I have never made a good pasta salad but I will have to try this one!

Mike Steph Brooklyn and Carter said...

What is salad seasoning???

Swirls of Happy said...

Steph, Salad Seasoning is a mix of spices you can just buy at any store, and it is specifically for like pasta salads are regular salads...its yummy.