Church Pitch-In Salad
The best church pitch-in salad made with tender macaroni, crisp bell peppers, cucumber, and a creamy Italian dressing. A colorful and crowd pleasing potluck favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for pasta)
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing / Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
The best church pitch-in salad made with tender macaroni, crisp bell peppers, cucumber, and a creamy Italian dressing. A colorful and crowd pleasing potluck favorite.
Instructions
Cook the pasta:
Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and allow it to cool completely.
Prepare the salad ingredients:
Dice the red onion, bell peppers, and cucumber.
Combine the salad:
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked macaroni, diced vegetables, and shredded Italian blend cheese.
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing mix, white vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Mix the salad:
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill before serving:
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve:
Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
You can add black olives, cherry tomatoes, or diced ham for extra flavor.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If the salad dries slightly after chilling, stir in a small splash of olive oil or dressing before serving.
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