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Tennille's Zesty Pasta Salad

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
90 min
SERVINGS
7 servings
Lunch
Tennille's Zesty Pasta Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 cup fresh cauliflower florets
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (32 ounce) package seashell pasta
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cucumbers, diced
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1
Steam the florets of broccoli and cauliflower until they become soft and tender, making them easy to handle.
2
Combine the steamed broccoli and cauliflower in a large container, then add butter and salt to give it flavor.
3
Boil a substantial amount of water with added salt in a large pot until it reaches its boiling point.
4
Add the macaroni to the boiling water and return it to a boil, allowing the noodles to cook until they reach the ideal level of firmness.
5
Once done, carefully pour out the water from the pot to drain the noodles properly.
6
In a large mixing bowl, blend the Italian dressing with the hot cooked macaroni to create a tasty combination.
7
Next, add the carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower to the bowl and mix them together.
8
Cover the bowl with a lid and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to allow all the flavors to meld together.
9
After letting the pasta and vegetables chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, stir in some cheese to enhance their taste.
10
Return the bowl to the refrigerator for an additional 30-45 minutes before serving the salad.