Good Times and Noodle Salad (Pasta Salad) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a line from the movie As Good As It Gets where Jack Nicholson says some people have good childhood memories of going to the lake and noodle salad. This easy Italian-ish pasta salad is sure to accompany my families good times. I serve it warm with Italian Sausage for dinner or cold for picnics. Makes a great left over. All the measurements are approximate, use what you have on hand and as much as you like. Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta (the garden rotini with red green and yellow pasta makes the best presentation) |
12 ounces italian dressing (homemade or store bought) |
1 cup cucumber, cubed |
4 roma tomatoes, cubed (use canned whole tomatoes in the off season) |
1 cup black olives, sliced |
1/2-1 cup cheese, cubed (i like colby jack) |
3 green onions, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook Pasta according to directions.
2. Carefully toss in half of the Italian dressing.
3. Toss in the rest of the ingredients.
4. Pour the rest of the Italian dressing over salad.
5. Serve warm or cold. Cold salad is best the next day.
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