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Tangy Pasta Salad

 Tangy Pasta Salad is easy versatile, and full of flavor!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course lunch, potluck, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

salad ingredients

  • 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta cooked el dente, and cooled
  • 4 ounces block mild cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups broccoli florets but into small pieces
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced yellow pepper
  • 1 cup diced green pepper

salad dressing

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper to your taste

Instructions
 

  • Place cooked, cooled pasta in a large bowl along with vegetables, and toss together.
  • Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables, use your discretion I use all of the dressing, however if you prefer your pasta salad dryer you may not want to add all of the dressing. Stir to combine, cover, and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Note: If you want to add some meat to this salad, I have added diced ham or crumbled bacon and its delicious!
Keyword cheese, lunch, noodles, pasta, potluck, salad, side dish, vegetables
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