Rotini Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini noodles
- 2 cups broccoli flouretts
- 8 ounces chopped imitation crab meat
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup Zesty Italian salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste 
 
A great summer salad that can be served as a side dish or a stand-alone meal. The crab meat,
broccoli, and tomatoes
all contribute to the irresistible flavor of this salad

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recipe. This recipe calls for rotini pasta but other
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could be substituted.

 
Directions
  • Bring three quarts of water to a boil. Add rotini noodles and boil until just tender.
    Remove noodles with a slotted strainer, place into a colander and rinse.
  • Place the
    broccoli into the noodle water and boil until the broccoli turns a bright green; drain.
  • Place
    noodles, broccoli, crab meat, onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise, salad dressing, and Parmesan cheese
    into a large bowl. Stir gently until completely combined.

  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for two hours for the flavors to
    combine.
  • May need to add more mayonnaise and salad dressing, if it looks too dry after
    being refrigerated.
Note: This recipe doubles easily and is a great one to take

to barbecues.

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