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Pasta Salad

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Description

This is the best pasta salad recipe for parties, potlucks and cookouts. Learn how to make it your own with different pasta shapes, dressings and mix-ins.

Ingredient:

  • 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spiral pasta
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 medium sweet orange or yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small red onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
  • 1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 3 cups grilled chicken strips, optional