GOOD TIMES AND NOODLE SALAD (PASTA SALAD)

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This is a line from the movie "As Good As It Gets" where Jack Nicholson says some people have good childhood memories of going to the lake and noodle salad. This easy Italian-ish pasta salad is sure to accompany my families good times. I serve it warm with Italian Sausage for dinner or cold for picnics. Makes a great left over. All the measurements are approximate, use what you have on hand and as much as you like.

Provided by Just Mandy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta (the garden rotini with red green and yellow pasta makes the best presentation)
12 ounces Italian dressing (homemade or store bought)
1 cup cucumber, cubed
4 roma tomatoes, cubed (use canned whole tomatoes in the off season)
1 cup black olives, sliced
1/2-1 cup cheese, cubed (I like Colby Jack)
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook Pasta according to directions.
  • Carefully toss in half of the Italian dressing.
  • Toss in the rest of the ingredients.
  • Pour the rest of the Italian dressing over salad.
  • Serve warm or cold. Cold salad is best the next day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 1231.6, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.6, Protein 12.8

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