HERO PASTA SALAD

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Hide this salad until serving time, or you might be surprised to find it gone! Try adding kalamata olives, peppers or yellow tomatoes. Be creative. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
4 ounces cubed provolone cheese
2 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, cut into strips (2/3 cup)
2 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, cut into strips (2/3 cup)
5 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine onion, pepperoncini, cheese, meats and pasta. Just before serving, add lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Lee Murphy
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This pasta salad was a bit too bland for my taste.


Rhaman Mosheuar
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I loved this pasta salad! It was so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Zanouhle Hlatywayo
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Ujjal Roy
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I thought this pasta salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Abrianna Perez
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This pasta salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making it again.


Baabu Kumal
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Not my favorite pasta salad. It was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Otto_ Mobiles
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. I will definitely be making it again.


Anthony vega
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This pasta salad was a disappointment. It was bland and boring.


Thiago Ridderikhof
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Teja Raju
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Meh.


Shish Bae
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


John Lyons
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I wasn't a fan of this pasta salad. I found it to be too bland.


Aliana Hogan
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This pasta salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mohan Waiba
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Yum!


Logan Tom
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making it again.


M Wasif
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I thought this pasta salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Shahzaib 928 Zain 928
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This pasta salad was so refreshing and flavorful. I loved the combination of textures and flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Aliyah Mhe
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Not bad!


Carrie STRAUCH
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Easy and delicious! I used rotini pasta and added some chopped red onion. It was a perfect side dish for my grilled chicken.


curlyaroa
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This was a great pasta salad! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.