Classic Overnight Pasta Salad

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✨ Classic Overnight Pasta Salad ✨

This was the star of every graduation party, backyard BBQ, family reunion, and holiday buffet growing up. 🥗❤️

Cold, colorful, creamy, and always made the night before so all the flavors could blend together perfectly. One scoop was never enough! 🤤

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup ham or salami, chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced

🥣 Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt & pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, cheese, meat, and olives.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss until everything is coated evenly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight for the best flavor.
  6. Stir before serving and enjoy cold.

💡 Optional Add-Ins:

  • Peas
  • Bacon bits
  • Broccoli florets
  • Pepperoni
  • Parmesan cheese

This recipe disappears FAST at every party. 😍

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