To save time, use pre-cut vegetables.
Angel Hair Pasta Salad
Loaded with vegetables, this pasta side salad recipe makes enough to take to a potluck or party.
Servings: 16 side-dish servings
Total: 270 mins
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Ingredients
6 ounces dried angel hair pasta, broken
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup sliced carrot
2 stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium red or yellow sweet pepper, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 2-1/4-ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup French salad dressing
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
2. Meanwhile, in a very large bowl, combine chopped tomato, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery, sweet pepper, onion, mushrooms, olives, and garlic.
3. Add drained pasta to vegetable mixture. Add salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle salad with parsley and Parmesan cheese. Toss again. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. Stir before serving. Makes 16 side-dish servings.
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