Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Submitted by dawn_heck1

"A summer favorite!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups pasta, uncooked
• 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
• 1 cup peas (thawed if using frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup Miracle Whip
• 1⁄4 cup Italian dressing
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 cup red pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup cucumber, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup carrot, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Mix seasoning, italian dressing and Miracle Whip in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Reviews

[JackieOhNo!]

We really liked this pasta salad, which was colorful and tasty. I added all the optional ingredients, as well as some pepperoni, which added a little zip. I used a rotini for the pasta, which I thought would hold the dressing nicely, and it did. This is a great side dish or even a portable lunch. Thanks for sharing. Made for Spring PAC 2013.

 

[Charlotte J]

Made this for Thanksgiving this year and everyone loved it. I used bowtie pasta, but will use a smaller type next time. I was worried about the Miracle Whip and Italian dressing mixture. But then I realized it was the same thing as a creamy Italian dressing. Silly me! Made for New Kids on the Block Tag Game 2012