Tennille’s Italian Pasta Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad recipe with fresh veggies and cheese
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Prep

20 min

Cook

7 min (vegetables)

Ready In

1 hour 27 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 cup fresh cauliflower florets
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 package seashell pasta
1 bottle Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cucumbers , diced
3 tomatoes , diced
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
442
Sugar
9g
Fat
28g
Italian pasta salad is a popular side dish, typically served at potlucks and BBQs. This recipe from Tennille is a delicious variation, combining fresh vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, and tomatoes with seashell pasta, cheese, and Italian dressing. It's a colorful and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. Whether you serve it with grilled chicken or as a standalone vegetarian option, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.Steam broccoli and cauliflower in a small amount of boiling water for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender.
2.In a separate pot, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
3.In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked vegetables, and shredded carrots.
4.Add the Italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded cheese to the bowl, mixing well.
5.Chill for at least 1 hour before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together.

PROS

This pasta salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and shredded cheese, making it a nutritious and flavorful side dish.

It is also easy to prepare in advance, making it perfect for a party or potluck.

CONS

The Italian dressing used in this recipe can be high in sodium and fat, so it should be used in moderation.

This salad is also high in calories and carbohydrates due to the pasta and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta salad is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and calcium due to the addition of fresh vegetables and shredded cheese.
It can also be made healthier by using a low-fat or low-sodium Italian dresssing, and by using whole grain pasta or substituting some of the pasta for additional vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.

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