Pasta salad is a staple of summer dining. It can be made easily without turning on the oven and goes perfectly with so many different main dishes. Everything from burgers to grilled chicken match perfectly to this simple summer dish. And if you are looking for a great lunchtime option, pasta salad transports perfectly.
This recipe is also great for potlucks and if you have picky kids, you can adjust the vegetables to match their picky palates.
Easy Peasy Pasta Salad
By Published: August 16, 2016
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Prep: 20 mins
A simple summer salad with very few ingredients. It's the perfect side dish for your next BBQ.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Uncooked Pasta
- 1/2 cup Bell Peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup Tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup Italian Salad Dressing
- 2 T Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1/2 t Black Pepper
- 1/4 t Paprika
- 1/4 t Salt
- 1/4 t Onion Powder
- 1/4 t Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Be sure to cook until al dente which is usually a minute or so under the normal total cook time.
- When cook time is up, drain and rinse with cold water.
- Dice tomatoes and peppers. Other vegetables can be added as well such as zucchini, carrots, or broccoli, whatever you have on hand will work.
- In a large bowl, combine Italian dressing and all spices.
- Add vegetables to the bowl as well as cooked pasta. Toss to to coat.
- Add the grated cheese and toss once more.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours so the flavors can combine.
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