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Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, pasta salad is a beloved dish often served at gatherings and picnics. It showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables and creamy dressings, making it a versatile side dish. Today, variations of Italian pasta salad can be found worldwide, each adapting to local tastes and ingredients.

ItalianITside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
16 oz tri-colored rotini pasta
1 large cucumber (peeled & chopped)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced in halves)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 cups broccoli (cut into small florets)
1 large yellow bell pepper (chopped)
1 medium sized yellow onion (diced)
1 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 1/3 cup Italian dressing
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

1

Cook the pasta in lightly salted water until it is nice and al dente.

2

Drain the pasta, then rinse it under cool water, and set it to the side.

3

Bring some water to a boil, then add in the broccoli.

4

Boil the broccoli until slightly tender, then drain and cool in an ice water bath.

5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Miracle Whip & Italian Dressing.

6

Mix until the dressing is nice and smooth.

7

Add in the pasta, and fold together until well combined.

8

Next, add in all of the vegetables and feta cheese.

9

Fold in all of the ingredients until everything is well combined.

10

Cover and refrigerate the pasta for about 1 hour, or until it's nice and cold.

11

Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potstrainermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Italian Pasta SaladPasta Salad with Creamy Dressing
Local Name: Insalata di Pasta Cremosa

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