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Best Ever Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: ILOVETOCOOK PHOTO BY: { Heidi }

"Yummy penne pasta recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes and seasonings. So easy it's worth a try."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 84 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and lemon pepper. Serve as is or chill for 45 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1
Big hit with BBQ steak and chicken! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2003 by Barb
I cut the dressing down to 1 cup mayo and 1 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp dill and 1 tbsp lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KIMAR
Seasoned perfectly! This recipes makes a lot, so you'll be eating it for days unless you make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by SEDRAY
This has become "my" pasta salad recipe that I take to picnics and barbecues. It's nice and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
This is a ton of mayo and sour cream. I cut way back on that and the dill and also added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2006 by Schadler
I didn't really like this all that much. I don't know if I over cooked the pasta or if Penne... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2005 by DART1121
Man! Was this good! I ate a bowl full of it before even putting it in the fridge. Yum!! You... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2005 by LLEINHA
I added diced red onion and replaced the lemon pepper with seasoned salt. Fantastic! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by KIMJUDYJ
What a yummy yet easy salad. I made this salad for my office pot luck and it was a huge hit. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by ejw825
I have made this pasta salad for a few years now, and it ALWAYS gets rave reviews. I am asked... MORE