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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for a summer picnic or as a side dish. Packed with pasta, fresh vegetables, cheeses, and savory meats, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy.


Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta

Vegetables:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion

Additional:

  • 1 cup diced salami or pepperoni
  • 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, onion, salami, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  3. Add Dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the salami or pepperoni.
  • You can use homemade Italian vinaigrette instead of bottled dressing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg