Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad
Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad brings tender broccoli and cauliflower together with crisp cucumbers, sweet carrots, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed in tangy Italian dressing. The pasta soaks up bold, herby flavors while a final addition of shredded Cheddar adds a savory, satisfying finish. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or make-ahead lunches when you want something fresh and lively.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Steam the broccoli and cauliflower florets until tender.
- 2
Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl, then toss with the butter and salt.
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 4
Stir in the macaroni and bring the water back to a boil.
- 5
Cook until the noodles are slightly firm, then drain well.
- 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Italian dressing with the hot macaroni.
- 7
Mix in the carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower.
- 8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 9
After the pasta and vegetables have been chilling for 30 minutes, stir in the cheese.
- 10
Return the bowl to the refrigerator for another 30 to 45 minutes before serving.
- Calories 801.56 kcal High
- Protein 25.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 119.74 g Moderate
- Total Fat 23.96 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.97 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 33.3 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1321.33 mg High
- Fiber 7.64 g Good Source
- Sugar 15.11 g High
- Added Sugar 4.23 g Moderate
- Calcium 238.26 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source
- Potassium 262.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 608.19 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 28.08 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 7, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Butter, Cauliflower Florets, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 801.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Butter, Cauliflower Florets, Cucumber, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 801.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tennille's Italian Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
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