Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susie Eckert, Acworth, Georgia

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 24, 2022

This pasta salad is frequently requested at family get-togethers. The poppy seed dressing is also delicious in coleslaw or with a tossed salad.

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Pasta Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Yield:18 servings
Prep:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie or small tube pasta
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • dressing:
    • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1 green onion, chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 4 teaspoons poppy seeds
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Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add cheese, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes and onions. In a blender, combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, mustard and salt; gradually add oil, blending until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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