Pasta Salad II

Name: Pasta Salad II
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta; 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed; 3 ¾ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning TM; 1 cup zesty Italian dressing; 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives; 1 large cucumber, chopped

Rating: 4.33 stars

46 Ratings
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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe years ago. It is the only pasta recipe I really like, and my daughter is always asking me to make it. She prefers more favor, so she adds additional zesty Italian salad dressing to her serving.

By LMDINCO

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

8 to 10 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
3 ¾ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning TM
1 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 large cucumber, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Cook rotelle pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water, and drain well.

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Step 2

In a large bowl mix together the cubed Monterey Jack cheese, salad seasoning, black olives, and diced cucumbers.
Step 3

Add the drained and cooled pasta to the large bowl, pour Italian dressing over pasta and vegetables. Mix well.
Step 4

Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

446.2 calories; 15 g protein; 45.6 g carbohydrates; 25.2 mg cholesterol; 1097.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (40)

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the allrecipes staff

11/04/2002

We have updated this recipe to correct the amount of Old Bay seasoning called for in the ingredient list. Read More

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WATERCOLOR2

08/29/2002

I believe this might have been a great recipe but I had to dump it down the disposal after adding the recommended amount of Old Bay seasoning. It may have been a typo as it was more than a full bottle of seasoning and just TOO much. Read More

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46 Ratings

5 star values: 23
4 star values: 17
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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the allrecipes staff

11/04/2002

We have updated this recipe to correct the amount of Old Bay seasoning called for in the ingredient list. Read More

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GRANDMAPAT3

06/17/2005

This is a wonderful pasta salad! I added chopped tomatoes and onions and used Asiago cheese instead of Monterey Jack (it was what I had on hand). Using vegetable rotini also adds lots of color. Thanks Linda! Read More

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MADISONLIBERTY

08/05/2006

Really good pasta salad. Made for a family get together and it was inhaled! I left out the cheese cubes and added some grape tomaotes I cut in half 1/4 of a large green pepper and just a little minced vadalia onion. I've made this pasta salad before without the Old Bay but I really like the addition of it. Made it a little spicy but it wasn't so much that my 2 year old couldn't eat it. Delicious! Read More

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WATERCOLOR2

08/29/2002

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Brooke

06/30/2003

This salad was a big hit at two parties this summer. I used pretty much the same ingredients but added a lot more veggies. The combination of the cajun spice and Italian dressing works very well. I didn't have Monterey Jack so I cut up mozarella cheese sticks along with cubed summer sausage. I added cut up carrots onion tomato broccoli and marinated artichoke hearts. I made it the night before to let the flavors blend. And also to let the pasta soak up the dressing so the salad wouldn't be too wet. But extra dressing can be added before serving if it's too dry. Will make again! Read More

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Happ

07/17/2011

Excellent pasta salad!!! I just added some grape tomatoes otherwise perfect as is! Read More

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Jenny

07/28/2010

I liked the addition of the old bay I think it set it apart from other pasta salads. The only thing I changed was using regular italian dressing instead of zesty which worked really well! Read More

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(6)

SMClanton

05/27/2011

my favorite pasta salad so simple.. no old bay or olives and add tomatoes. i also use an italian blend cheese for some depth. everyone loves this. screams summertime:) Read More

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(6)

Kim Baxley Wilson

08/29/2002

Very good flavor but MAN was it spicy!!! We added mayo to the leftovers to bring it down a notch and it had a milder curry flavor. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Pasta Salad II

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 446.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 30 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 13 %

sugars:

fat: 36 %

saturated fat: 36 %

cholesterol: 8 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 37 %

vitamin b6: 7 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 30 %

calcium: 25 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 14 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 44 %

thiamin: 1 %

calories from fat:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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the allrecipes staff

11/04/2002

We have updated this recipe to correct the amount of Old Bay seasoning called for in the ingredient list.

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GRANDMAPAT3

06/17/2005

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MADISONLIBERTY

08/05/2006

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WATERCOLOR2

08/29/2002

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Brooke

06/30/2003

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Happ

07/17/2011

Excellent pasta salad!!! I just added some grape tomatoes otherwise perfect as is!

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(7)

Jenny

07/28/2010

I liked the addition of the old bay I think it set it apart from other pasta salads. The only thing I changed was using regular italian dressing instead of zesty which worked really well!

Helpful

(6)

SMClanton

05/27/2011

my favorite pasta salad so simple.. no old bay or olives and add tomatoes. i also use an italian blend cheese for some depth. everyone loves this. screams summertime:)

Helpful

(6)

Kim Baxley Wilson

08/29/2002

Very good flavor but MAN was it spicy!!! We added mayo to the leftovers to bring it down a notch and it had a milder curry flavor.

Helpful

(5)

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