Crowd-Pleasing Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Crowd-Pleasing Pasta Salad Recipe
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 3 pounds garden rotini pasta; 2 (16 ounce) packages steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets; 6 tomatoes, chopped; 2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing; 16 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder

My favorite pasta salad recipe for serving a large group! Ideal for showers, picnics, and parties. This easy and versatile recipe, taught to me by my mother-in-law, tastes even better when refrigerated overnight.

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield70

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Servings

Ingredients

3 pounds garden rotini pasta
2 (16 ounce) packages steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
16 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water until cool, and return to the pot.
Microwave broccoli florets according to package directions, usually 4 to 6 minutes per bag.
Combine broccoli, diced tomatoes, Italian salad dressing, Cheddar cheese cubes, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder with the rotini. Mix well.
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 to 60 minutes to chill before serving. Serve cold for best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 141 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 354 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 7 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 17 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g