Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
12 ounce

angel hair pasta

broken in half

2 unit

tomatoes

chopped

1.5 cup

broccoli florets

1.5 cup

carrots

sliced

1 cup

celery

sliced

0.5 cup

red pepper

chopped

4 ounce

sliced mushrooms

drained

4.5 ounce

sliced ripe olives

drained

3 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1.25 cup

French dressing

0.25 cup

fresh parsley

snipped

0.5 cup

parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~3 min

Boil angel hair pasta until al dente.

Step 2
~3 min

Rinse pasta immediately with cold water and drain thoroughly.

Step 3
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, sliced celery, chopped red pepper, drained sliced mushrooms, and drained sliced ripe olives.

Step 4
~3 min

Add minced garlic to the vegetable mixture.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the drained pasta to the vegetable mixture.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour French dressing over the salad.

Step 7
~3 min

Toss to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 8
~3 min

Sprinkle with snipped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 9
~3 min

Toss the salad again to distribute parsley and cheese.

Step 10
~3 min

Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours for best flavor.

Step 11
~3 min

Stir well before serving.

Step 12
~3 min

If storing for more than 8 hours, you may need to add more dressing to refresh the salad.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables such as zucchini or cucumbers.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Make sure to chill the salad thoroughly before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal.

Pairs well with grilled meats or fish.

Garnish with extra parmesan cheese

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled chicken
Grilled fish
Sandwiches

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common potluck dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Picnics

Occasion Tags

Picnic
Barbecue
Potluck
Summer

Popularity Score

70/100

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