Pasta Salad for a Crowd

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This is my go-to pasta salad for a big crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Tastes best when refrigerated overnight.

Submitted by KLATIME

Updated on February 8, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

70

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Ingredients

3 pounds garden rotini pasta
2 (16 ounce) packages steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
16 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.

Cook’s Note

You can use any semi-hard cheese for this; you can either cube or crumble it.

Use half salt and half seasoned salt for more flavor.

Use more colored vegetables for a prettier presentation.

Add canned chicken, season with hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce, for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

141	Calories
6g	Fat
17g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 70
Calories 141
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 354mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g	9%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 112mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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