Maxine's Pasta Salad
"My friend Maxine never ceases to amaze me with the way she prepares food. Simple and delicious. Her pasta salad is not only my favorite, but it makes a colorful presentation. Serving size, cooking and prep times are all estimates."
- Ready In:
- 27mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
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8
ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta, cooked al dente
- 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives, sliced in half
- 1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms, fresh
- 1 bunch asparagus, cleaned,blanched and chopped
- 1 red pepper, cleaned,seeds removed,and chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, cleaned,seeds removed,and chopped
- 1 cup romano cheese, to taste
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 (3/4 ounce) packet Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
- 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
directions
- Prepare packet of salad dressing with oil and vinegar, as stated on envelope.
- Place cooked pasta in a large bowl.
- Add sliced mushrooms, olives, peppers, asparagus, cheese and Italian dressing.
- Mix well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well and adjust s&p or cheese to taste.
- Serve at room temperature.
- Maxine likes to arrange some of the colored vegetables on top for a prettier presentation.
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Reviews
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I have been using the Good Seasons Italian salad dressing for my pasta salads for a long time and it is the best. I especially liked the veggies used in this one and the addition of the Romano cheese, although I only used 1/2 a cup. Thanks so much for posting and reminding me to make this in the middle of winter. Delicious!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
mermaidmagic
Boston, MA
I was born and raised in Boston and continue to live here still. I met my hubby in 1986 and we've been together ever since. We have two children and my family is my passion.
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