Picnic Pasta Salad

Submitted by Crystelle

"This is a fun, light addition that neighborhood barbecue that doesn't require a lot of preparation. We used to bring around the whole neighborhood when I was a kid. Not sure where we got it from but thought I let you all give it a try!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 4 cups penne rigate, uncooked*
• 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1⁄4 lb sliced deli ham (cut into strips)
• 1⁄4 lb sliced deli salami (cut into strips)
• 1⁄4 lb provolone cheese (cut into cubes) or 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes)
• 3⁄4 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
• 3⁄4 cup sliced celery
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves

directions

1. Cook pasta according to directions.
2. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool.
3. Drain well.
4. In large bowl, toss cooled pasta and remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and refrigerate.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Made this up for a last minute potluck dish & it was refreshingly tasty! I did increase the amount of tomato by 1/2 cup, the celery by another 1/4 cup & the garlic by another whole clove! A very nice side dish! [Made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in this Spring's Pick-A-Chef]