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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad


  • Author: therecipemingle
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10

Ingredients

Pasta Salad:
• 16 oz rotini (tricolor or original)
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup quartered cucumber slices
• ½ cup finely diced red onion
• 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz black olives, sliced
• 1 cup diced mozzarella cheese
• 5 oz pepperoni (or salami), chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
• Salt & pepper to taste

Homemade Italian Dressing:
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 4 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup water
• 1½ cups oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp lemon juice


Instructions

Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain well.

Prep and chop all vegetables, cheese, and meat.

Whisk together all dressing ingredients until combined.

In a large bowl, combine pasta, veggies, cheese, meat, and dressing. Mix well.

Chill before serving, ideally overnight. Garnish with parsley, basil, or a sprinkle of parmesan!

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 629 per serving
  • Fat: 47g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 41g per serving
  • Protein: 12g per serving
  • Cholesterol: 23mg per serving