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It was fast and easy; delicious and colorful. We love to enjoy the fresh fruits and veggies in season. I served this salad with almond crackers and sharp cheddar slices. You can cook Quick Refreshing Pasta Salad using 12 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Quick Refreshing Pasta Salad

It's 6 each of romaine lettuce leaves (torn into pieces).
Prepare 1 1/2 cup of chicken breast (cooked & diced).
You need 1 cup of small rotini noodles (or similar).
It's 2 tbsp of Olive oil.
It's 1 cup of broccoli florets.
Prepare 2 cup of red cherry tomatoes (sliced in halves).
It's 1 each of 4 oz. jar diced pimentos.
Prepare 1 cup of cucumbet (diced).
You need 1/2 each of Italian-style cheese crumble (or feta).
It's 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese (grated).
You need 1/3 cup of light lime vinaigrette (Newman's Own).
You need 1/3 cup of balsamic vinaigrette (Newman's Own).

So tasty! —Cathy Orban, Chandler, Arizona Plenty of fresh, crunchy carrots, celery, cucumber, green pepper and onions are tossed with tomatoes, zesty Parmesan and cooked pasta and coated with your favorite Italian-style salad dressing. Chill and serve this bright and flavorful salad. From leafy to creamy, we've tossed together a variety of cold salads for every taste. Spun into a sandwich or simply eaten alone, these recipes are fast, filling and deliciously stress- and stove-free.

Quick Refreshing Pasta Salad step by step

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain..
Drizzle pasta with olive oil and mix well; set in refrigerator to chill while chopping vegetables..
Combine chicken, pasta, lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, pimentos, cucumber and crumbled cheese in large bowl..
In a separate bowl; throughly mix both dressings together before adding into salad ingredients then toss lightly until well blended..
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese..

Drain and spoon into a large salad bowl. Remember that the pasta will plump as it cooks, and you want pasta salad to have a generous combination of pasta and vegetables in each bite. Pasta provides a base for this tongue-tingling make-ahead salad. It has lots of fresh and satisfying ingredients topped with a flavorful dressing. This pasta salad is terrific to serve to company or take to a potluck. — Joyce McLennan, Algonac, Michigan Italian Pasta Salad - A Quick, Easy and Refreshing Side Dish A quick, easy, and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any crowd, any time of the year!