Here's everything you need for this mouthwatering pasta salad. You don't have to make the Italian dressing yourself if you're short on time. In fact, a bottle of your favorite store bought Italian dressing will work just as well.
Ingredients To Gather:
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14.5 oz box tie pasta, cooked and drained
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3 cups broccoli
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2 cups cubed colby jack cheese
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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1 cup cherry yellow tomatoes, cut in half
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1 (2.25 oz) can sliced olives, drained
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½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
The Dressing To Drizzle:
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3 (0.7 oz) packages Italian dressing mix, I use Good Seasons Salad Dressing mix
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup water
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¼ cup vinegar
Directions to Follow
All you do to create this zesty pasta is combine the cooked pasta with the rest of the ingredients, toss, and then for an hour.
And voila! Perfect pasta salad every time. What we like about this recipe is that it's easy to put your own personal stamp on it. You're not limited to using the veggies included in the instructions. In fact, you can add more or even substitute. Get creative and have your own culinary adventure!
Article Source: Chef in Training
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