My Mom's Summer Pasta Salad

Valarie
Valarie @cook_2889146

My Mom used to bring this pasta salad to summer gatherings, birthday parties and family cookouts when we were young. It was always requested! I just added a couple extra things. My Mom approved! ;)

My Mom's Summer Pasta Salad

My Mom used to bring this pasta salad to summer gatherings, birthday parties and family cookouts when we were young. It was always requested! I just added a couple extra things. My Mom approved! ;)

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Ingredients

  1. 1/2 boxRotini noodles, (I used tri-colored) cooked as instructed on box. Do not overcook!
  2. 1 cupChopped tomato
  3. 1 cupSliced green olives
  4. 1 cupSliced black olives
  5. 1 cupDiced celery
  6. 3/4 cupChopped onion (more or less, as desired) If you prefer, you can leave it out.
  7. 1 cupYour favorite Italian dressing.*** Add more if desired!
  8. 2Packets of Splenda or 4 tsp. sugar
  9. 1Fresh ground black pepper to taste!

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil your noodles as directed on box. Do not overcook! Drain.

  2. 2

    Add veggies to pasta in large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add Italian dressing and Splenda or sugar and ground pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix well, chill and enjoy!

  5. 5

    Add more dressing the next day as needed, if put in the fridge overnight!

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Comments (3)

Leatherneck01
Leatherneck01 @cook_4783782
Looks cooling and refreshing! Simple

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