Not Your Mamma’s Pasta Salad

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Introducing a modern twist on the classic pasta salad recipe, "Not your mamma's pasta salad" is a refreshing and vibrant dish that will satisfy your taste buds. Packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, tangy dressing, and unique ingredients, this recipe takes pasta salad to a whole new level. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any occasion, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Not your mamma's pasta salad recipe details

Not your mamma’s pasta salad recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
Number of votes:120

This is a very savory, filling pasta salad. It is always a hit at BBQs.
Ready in: 1 hour 30 mins

Ingredients

Makes: 1 very large bowl full

• 1 box Noodles…any kind you want. I use medium shells, unless I have leftovers of others
• 3/4 cup Mayo
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1/4-1/2 cup dill relish, depending on preference
• 1 small can chopped black olives
• 1 large handful shredded cheddar
• garlic salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• onion powder to taste

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 10 mins | Extra time: 1 hour, chilling

1. Boil pasta according to box directions, to al dente.
2. Drain, rinse with cold water for several minutes, until pasta is not hot (can be luke warm). Pour drained pasta into very large mixing bowl.
3. Add mayo and ranch and stir. Add chopped celery and cheddar and stir. Add dill relish and chopped black olives and stir. Add lemon juice and stir. Add garlic salt, pepper, and onion powder to taste and stir.
4. Cover and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes, but the longer it can chill in the fridge, the better.Other ideas

You can add chopped bacon bits if you would like to add a little smokiness to it! It’s yummy that way! Can also add grilled chicken to turn it into a meal instead of a side dish.