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The Best Pasta Salad
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Author: Dianne
Ingredients
  • 16 oz. Rotini Pasta
  • 1/2 cup Chicken cubes
  • 1/2 cup Turkey cubes
  • 1/2 cup Ham cubes
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets
  • 1/2 cup Carrot Sticks cut in 2" lengths
  • 1/2 cup Corn Frozen or can
  • 1/2 cup Green Peas frozen
  • 1/4 cup Red Onions diced
  • 1/3 cup Green or Red Bell Peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup Celery diced
  • 1/3 cup Black Olives
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Tidbits
  • 3/4 cup Mayonaise
  • 3 Tbsp. Italian Dressing
  • 1 Tbsp. Vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup Fresh Parmesean Cheese (divided) shredded
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley if desired
Instructions
  1. Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.

  2. Cut up broccoli florets in small pieces and carrots into sticks. Bring a small pot of water to boil and add broccoli and carrots just to blanch for about 2 minutes and rinse under cool water.

  3. Cut up onions, celery, green and red peppers, olives and pineapples.

  4. Cut meats if using into small cubes.

  5. Heat frozen green peas in hot water for 2-3 minutes and rinse in cool water.

  6. Place all above ingredients in a large bowl except cheese and parsley, stir well together to combine.

  7. Add 3/4 cup of cheese and stir. Season to taste adding whatever else desired.

  8. Garnish with chopped parsley. Add remaining sprinkles of parmesean cheese on each plate when serving.

  9. Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour. Refridgerate leftovers after serving.