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"We had this at Hope Lodge. High school teachers brought this in; they were really sweet. This salad is great."

Ingredients: ranch dressing mix, spiral shaped pasta...

"This is a delicious and fruity side dish! I got it from my cousin Bill, who says every time he brings it somewhere he gets bombarded with requests for the recipe. I can see why! The serving size is an estimate. It makes a lot! The cooking time includes the time to refrigerate overnight."

Ingredients: Cool Whip, acini di pepe pasta...

"This is a great summer salad. It is very pretty with lots of colors. I make this all of the time during the summer. This has imitation crabmeat. You can add chicken if you like, or leave the meat out all together. (Prep time is refrigeration time)."

Ingredients: feta cheese, tri-color spiral pasta...

"One of the "old standards" that I get a lot of requests for when we have get-togethers. It's also nice because you can make it a day or two ahead of time and i actually prefer it that way. Kid-friendly, too."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers, noodles...

"This makes a huge amount, take to a pot luck. You will be asked for the recipe! I love the saltiness of the green olives. I like a lot of olives, so I add extra. This is delicious as a side dish or main salad."

Ingredients: vermicelli, green olives...

"Lots of fresh vegetables make this an easy, healthy, and delightful side dish. I often add cooked chicken or ham for a cool summer meal. You can vary the vegetables you use - it will make it colorful and just to your taste! Please make one day before serving to allow flavors to blend."

Ingredients: small shell pasta, fresh mushrooms...

"I don't like pasta salad, but I sure do like this one!"

Ingredients: pepper, rotelle pasta...

"This fruit salad is awesome- I adapted it from an old recipe given to me years ago. People often won't try it at first because they think it's made with tapioca, but it's actually made with acini de pepe, a tiny little pasta ball. Once they try it, it disappears... My sister-in-law claims to be able to lose a couple of pounds by eating..."

Ingredients: crushed pineapple, cornstarch...

"This pasta salad is a lot like those you might find at a pizza restaurant on their salad buffet. Everyone loves this! I always get asked for the recipe and there is never any left. If I take it to a cook-out, this is the one item that is talked about most. You can play with this a little bit by adding other vegetables if you wish or leave out the pepperoni..."

Ingredients: tri-color spiral pasta, Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix...

"I tried this at a family reunion and had to have the recipe. It's so simple and delicious."

Ingredients: angel hair pasta, lemon juice...

"I made this just recently and had to post the recipe... this salad is absolutely wonderful! Plan ahead this needs to chill overnight, don't even think about trying this salad before the 24 hour chilling time, I can tell you that this salad takes on a whole different flavor when chilled overnight! Adjust all ingredients to taste, if you like a more..."

Ingredients: ziti pasta, sweet gherkins...

"This is a recipe on the back of San Giorgio medium shells. I have made it for years and we all love it. I will post it with the pimentos, but I do not use them. I try to make this with Progresso Chick Peas. Cook time is chill time."

Ingredients: olive oil, onions, parsley...

"This is from America's Best Recipes 1996. It is a really good tuna/pasta recipe. I use Kalamata olives and delete the oregano, but I will post it as printed in the book. Chill time is bake time"

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"My mom makes this tasty summer fruit salad. I like the fact that it makes a lot. A great addition to any potluck or picnic. It does take a couple days to prepare - but I believe it is worth the wait!"

Ingredients: coconut, crushed pineapple...