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Summer Pasta Salad I

SUBMITTED BY: TINA B

"This is a great pasta salad, light and refreshing and a great family favorite! Has Catalina and Italian dressing, veggies and vinegar that gives it that zing! This is best when prepared the day before to get the full flavor!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina salad dressing
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 (2 ounce) cans sliced black olives
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped baby carrots
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Boil for one minute.
  3. In large bowl, combine vinegar mixture, Catalina dressing and Italian dressing. Mix well. Add pasta, cucumber, olives, tomato, onion, carrots, and bell pepper; toss. Season with celery salt, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by BOBBAPOOHY
This recipe caught my eye so I made it and took it to a cookout. It was a BIG hit!! Nice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by JUSTMEANDYOU
My husband and I enjoyed this pasta dish. It has great flavor like no other pasta salad we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2003 by CAOLSON68
My husband and I found it very delicious. It was my first time making a pasta salad. We prefer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2004 by HUCKABUCK
This is a wonderful summertime side dish with all of its fresh veggies. The dressing is sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by IWISH4IROC16
This is an awesome salad recipe. My husband loves it. It is very sweet tasting and awesome... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by JILLY70
This salad has a great tangy flavor - I will make it again! Unless you are serving this to a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by lynnriley68
EXCELLENT!! I have been waiting to find a pasta salad recipe and this one is fantastic! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by ADCHICK1
Made this recipe to the letter and found it to be just average. Taste was ok, not the really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by JENLEEB3
This recipe was great. It put an interesting sweet twist onto regular pasta salad. Loved it! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by LarryB
This is a sure keeper. MORE

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