PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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This salad is always a big hit at buffets and especially picnics. The small amount of mayonnaise allows it to keep much better than the traditional pasta salad.

Provided by Jennifer Sauer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound seashell pasta
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, combine chopped vegetables, sugar, oil, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, and shredded Cheddar cheese in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Stir in pasta. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 91.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

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