By Maddy's Mom
Easy Summer Pasta Salad - a picnic favorite!
6 steps
Prep:20minCook:1h
Note: pasta tastes even better if made night before an event. That gives the flavors time to really become intense.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:07:50 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories217.3 kcal (11%)
Total Fat2.8 g (4%)
Carbs40.9 g (16%)
Sugars3 g (3%)
Protein7.4 g (15%)
Sodium288 mg (14%)
Fiber3.4 g (12%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
20 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Cut up head of cauliflower into one inch pieces and boil until soft. Set aside and let cool.
Step 2
Boil two bags of pasta noodles. Add to large bowl.
Step 3
Drain and add olives. Cut raw red bell pepper into strips and add. Drain and add mushrooms and baby corn. Partially drain artichoke hearts and add to pasta. Add cooled off cauliflower florets. Mix together.
Step 4
For the salad dressing - drain oil from the top of the dressing bottle and use more concentrated flavor at bottom. I recommend Newman's Own brand Italian for this. Add about 1/2 dressing and pepper - stir and taste. You want to coat the pasta but not have it swimming in oil.
Step 5
Serve and enjoy!
Step 6
Even better - the refrigerated leftovers, yum.
