Oh my goodness when was the last time I blogged about a recipe? Too long and I'm pretty surprised with myself considering how much I looove food! Over the Easter weekend I made a humongus batch of my picnic pasta salad. When you gather with my hubbys side of the family you gotta make enough to feed an army. I tripled what I'm showing here.
My mom would always make a similar simple pasta during the warm months and camping season when we were kids. I've sort of taken over for her in that department. I don't think she minds. With that being said here is my recipe for the pasta.
Picnic Pasta Salad
1 16 oz package Tri Color Rotini Noodles
2 6.5 oz jars of quartered Artichoke hearts
1 4.5 oz jar of sliced Mushrooms
1 4.8 oz can of sliced Olives
1 diced Red Bell Pepper
1 small diced Red Onion
1 diced Jalapeno
1/2 chopped Cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Parmesean
1 Bottle Italian Dressing, season to your liking
Obviously you can add or subtract any of the ingredients I just boil the noodles, drain and let them cool. Then I add all of the veggies except the cilantro, add the Italian dressing and mix. I usually put in fridge to cool completely and mix in the cilantro last. I hope you enjoy this pasta! If it makes any difference I was told twice last weekend that a person could bathe in this dish! Thank you for reading.
