SIMPLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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Perfect for barbecues or any get together. Customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses. Serve chilled or at room temperature. You can use any assortment of diced vegetables. You can substitute mozzarella cheese for the Parmesan cheese.

Provided by cdastolip9

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped tomatoes
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Olive Garden®), divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotelle in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir rotelle, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, olives, and pepperoni together in a large bowl. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Pour remaining dressing over the salad and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 771.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

Dinesh Bhai
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I would definitely recommend this pasta salad to others. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.


Ehsaan Tanoli
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Overall, this pasta salad is a good recipe. It's easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Thay Mo
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This pasta salad was a bit too oily for my liking. I think I'll use less olive oil next time.


A k R
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta salad turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Nkululeko Mabutho Nxumalo
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This pasta salad was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Adnan Ansari
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Babatunde Odumosu
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the colorful veggies and the tasty dressing.


Motin King
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I added some grilled chicken to this pasta salad and it was delicious! It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ferdus king
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This pasta salad is so simple, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the tomatoes, basil, and lemon dressing.


Jess Spears
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or summer gatherings.


Milon Ray
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5 stars!


Ramu Thapa
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Carmelite Paul
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a total success! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.


hridoy faraji
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and light - it's the perfect meal for a hot summer day. I also appreciate that it's not too heavy on the dressing.


Faris Mahar
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I've never been a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect - I especially love the crunch from the celery and almonds.


ilyas Khan
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer potluck! I loved the fresh flavors from the tomatoes, basil, and lemon dressing. It was also super easy to make - I had it ready in under 30 minutes.