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MACARONI SALAD FOR 100



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Whenever I make this traditional pasta salad, hungry guests leave few leftovers. I've been relying on this classic recipe for years.-Marna Dunn, Bullhead City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 100 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 to 6 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed
5 to 6 pounds macaroni, cooked and drained
3 pounds shredded cheddar cheese
2 bags (20 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
2 bunches celery, chopped (about 12 cups)
2 large onions, chopped (2 to 2-1/2 cups)
2 cans (5-3/4 ounces each) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced
DRESSING:
8 cups mayonnaise
1 bottle (8 ounces) Western or French salad dressing
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1-1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In several large bowls, combine the first seven ingredients. In a large bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients; pour over ham mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PASTA SALAD FOR A CROWD



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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for a crowd! It's great for showers, picnics, parties, you name it! My mother-in-law taught me to make it. It is easy and very versatile. Today I made it for an event, and I decided to keep track of the measurements so that it could be shared with others who may need a large crowd pasta salad recipe. Hope you enjoy! Better when refrigerated overnight.

Provided by KLATIME

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 70

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds garden rotini pasta
2 (16 ounce) packages steam-in-bag frozen broccoli florets
6 tomatoes, chopped
2 (16 ounce) bottles Italian-style salad dressing
16 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While pasta is boiling, steam broccoli, one bag at a time, in a microwave per directions on the package, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Rinse cooked pasta in a colander until completely cool. Return to the pot. Add broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well. Refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 353.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PASTA SALAD FOR 100



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This is a nice macaroni salad which can be made a few hours in advance. The dressing doesn't get soaked into the pasta so it stays nice and moist. To save time, I cut all the veg's the night before, and refrigerate them together in a bowl so the flavours mix.

Provided by Chef Dee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb colored spiral shaped pasta
5 lbs macaroni
1 head celery
3 onions, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, chopped
4 cups Miracle Whip
3 cups French dressing
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chopped veg. and chill.
  • Boil pasta in water with a small amount of cooking oil.
  • Drain well, and rinse with cold water.
  • Drain again and pour into a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together.
  • Stir the vegetables and dressing into the drained pasta.
  • Chill, stir again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 68.3, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3.8

BEST EVER PASTA SALAD



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Yummy penne pasta recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes and seasonings. So easy it's worth a try.

Provided by ILOVETOCOOK

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 large cucumbers, peeled and cubed
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and lemon pepper. Serve as is or chill for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 545 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

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