De-Lightful Pasta Salad

Submitted by Theresa P

"This is a great pot luck or picnic recipe. One that is tried and true! It has a sweet-sour dressing that does not overpower the vegetables and pasta. It is one of my favorites! Give it a try and take it to your next picnic. You won’t be sorry!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• Dressing

• 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup vinegar
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise (Miracle Whip) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (Miracle Whip)

• Salad

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 small cauliflower, broken into small florettes
• 1 bunch broccoli, broken into small florettes
• 1⁄2 cup sliced black olives
• 1 (16 ounce) bag tri-color spiral pasta

directions

1. Cook pasta till done.
2. Rinse well under cold water.
3. Drain completely.
4. In a large bowl add well drained pasta and all vegetables.
5. Mix all dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.
6. Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables and mix gently until combined.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.
8. Chill till serving.
9. *This recipe is easily doubled.

Reviews

[sugarpea]

Delicious and beautiful salad. The sweet dressing is, as promised, not overpowering at all. I chilled it for 4 hours and the flavors developed nicely.