GARDEN ROTINI PASTA SALAD

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I created this light summer salad to go with the Grilled Baby Back Ribs that my daughter Briana made today. I used ingredients I had in the pantry. Of course the longer you allow the salad to marinate the more intense the flavors will become. I used what I had and you can too, I didn't have any fresh sweet or Bell Peppers, so I...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb garden rotini pasta, cooked al dente'
2 large shallots, chopped
2 c irish cheddar cheese,cubed or cheese of your choice
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped or more if desired
4 medium roma tomatoes- rough chopped
8 oz jar roasted red peppers, drained & chopped
1 1/2-2 Tbsp fresh horseradish (from refrigerated section
1 jar(s) garlic vinaigrette dressing 12 ounces, (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 tsp steak seasoning
1 Tbsp granulated garlic (not garlic salt)
3-4 clove fresh garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 1. These are some of the main ingredients for the salad. Cook pasta until Al Dente, according to directions on package. Then rinse drain an set aside till needed.
  • 2. Chop veggies and cube cheese and set aside till needed.
  • 3. Add the Vinaigrette and fresh horseradish to a large bowl and whisk together until blended.
  • 4. Add in the chopped vegetables, celery, shallots, minced garlic cloves and cubed cheese, then stir to blend together.
  • 5. Add in the chopped tomatoes and roasted red peppers and stir to mix together.
  • 6. Add in the cooked pasta and seasoning, stir till bended together, then chill a few hours before time to serve to allow flavors to blend together. Stir just before serving.
  • 7. Serve with your favorite EntrĂ©e, I served mine with Barbequed Baby Back Ribs.

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