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Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Prep Time:
15
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
Total Time:
30
minutes
Servings:
8
servings
There's something about
pasta salad recipes
and summertime that just make the world happy. Our
Easy Italian Pasta Salad recipe
has a
homemade Italian dressing
, meat, cheese and veggies!
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
1
Pound
Rotini Pasta
1
Cup
Chopped Pepperoni
1
Cup
Chopped Salami
1/2
Cup
Sliced Black Olives
1
Cup
Chopped Mozzarella Cheese
1/2
Cup
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2
Tomatoes
, chopped
1
Red Bell Pepper
, chopped
1/2
Cup
Chopped Red Onion
For the Italian Dressing:
1/2
Cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4
Cup
White Wine Vinegar
2
Tablespoons
Parmesan Cheese
, grated
1
Tablespoon
Red Bell Pepper
, chopped
1
Tablespoon
Dry Parsley
1/2
Teaspoon
Dry Onion Powder
1
Teaspoon
Garlic
, minced
2
Teaspoons
Lemon Juice
1
Teaspoon
Dry Basil
1
Teaspoon
Dry Oregano
1
Teaspoon
Sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
For the Dressing:
Prepare the dressing by adding everything to a glass jar, adding the lid and shaking to combine, or whisking in a bowl.
For the Pasta Salad:
Cook the pasta for about 7-8 minutes, or until it's just al dente.
Place the cooked pasta in a strainer in the sink and let cool.
Add the mix in ingredients and the salad dressing as well as salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat and serve within 30 minutes.
Notes
Store pasta salad in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories
503
Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat
37g
57%
Saturated Fat 11g
69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 24g
Cholesterol
63mg
21%
Sodium
1072mg
47%
Carbohydrates
24g
8%
Fiber 2g
8%
Sugar 3g
3%
Protein
19g
38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.