Last Updated on July 14, 2021 by laurenpacek
This pasta salad--which I have named after myself--is a family and friend favorite. In particular, my in-laws really enjoy it. I am officially in charge of providing the pasta salad for all of the gatherings among that side of the family.
It's delicious and couldn't be easier to throw together. Just chop some veggies and cheese, boil some pasta, and there you have it. It's also easy to double or triple the recipe for feeding large crowds.
You can also customize the vegetables and cheese to suit your tastes. Maybe you're not crazy about celery. If so, just leave it out. Switch up the colors of the bell peppers as you see fit. You could also add some diced red onion to the mix!
I blogged about this pasta salad almost 4 years ago, and felt like it was time to give it a face lift. In fact, this was only the second recipe that I ever blogged about!
Lauren's Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is a family and friend favorite. It's a classic recipe that can be tweaked to suit your tastes.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Rotini pasta
- kosher salt
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 ribs of celery, chopped
- 8 oz. block of sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- 16 oz. bottle of Italian dressing
- 3 tbsp McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme Seasoning
Instructions
- Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Once it comes up to a rolling boil, add the box of pasta and salt, and cook according to directions on the box. After the pasta is cooked through, drain it in a colander. Set aside and allow it to cool.
- Add the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, celery, and cheese to a large bowl. Add the cooled pasta and toss everything together.
- Add about half of the bottle of Italian dressing and the Salad Supreme Seasoning. Mix it all together and taste. Add more of the seasoning or salad dressing if you think it needs it.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 422Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 857mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 15g
Our Foodie Appetite
This looks really good!! We have a family recipe for pasta salad too and my grandma makes it for every single event. It's always a hit! This recipe looks great too! http://www.ourfoodieappetite.com/lubo-review-virginia-beach-chicks-beach/
Joanne
Definitely perfect for family gatherings! Or...dinner. Tonight. 😛
agnesstramp
Wow, girl! You are a real chef. This recipe is so easy and quick to make! Definitely recommend it to my friends. Perfect snack for Saturday party it is :-).
A_Nerd_Cooks
Hey, thanks! Yup, very quick and easy. Just a bonus that it's tasty, too 😉
Meg
I love Italian dressing-based pasta salads -- they never fail to make my mouth water! I make a similar one, and yours sounds delicious. You can't go wrong with a big bowl of this at a summer get-together!
A_Nerd_Cooks
Thanks, Meg! I agree =) You definitely cannot go wrong with this.