Picnic Pasta Salad

This quick and easy pasta salad features the fresh flavors of veggies and herbs.

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hours 20 min
Makes: 12 servings

(34 ratings)

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1	package (16 ounces) rotini pasta
1	can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1	cup Italian dressing
1	tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1	tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1	cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
5	roma (plum) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1	large cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1	medium red onion, chopped
1	can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

1.	Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2.	Mix tomato sauce, dressing, basil and oregano in large bowl. Add pasta and remaining ingredients; toss. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours until chilled but no longer than 48 hours.

Did You Know...

Rotini is actually just a skinnier version of rotelle--another spiral-shaped pasta. You can use tricolored rotini in this salad just for fun!

Substitution

Use a different pasta for a twist to this go-on-a-picnic salad!

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 245 (Calories from Fat 90 ); Total Fat 10 g (Saturated Fat 1 g); Cholesterol 5 mg; Sodium 340 mg; Total Carbohydrate 36 g (Dietary Fiber 3 g); Protein 6 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 14 %; Calcium 4 %; Iron 12 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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