SIMPLE TASTY PASTA SALAD

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I wanted to try something different from the average pasta salads I've had. So I decided to experiment and thankfully everyone loved it! Feel free use more or less of any of the ingredients according to your palate.

Provided by agirlygirl (OClancy)

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
1 cucumber, quartered and sliced
½ green bell pepper, minced
¼ red onion, minced
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (16 ounce) bottle zesty lite Italian-style salad dressing, or to taste
1 (2.5 ounce) package bacon bits
½ (6 ounce) package dried cranberries, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Combine cooled pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and black olives in a large bowl.
  • Pour Italian-style salad dressing over the pasta mixture; toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle bacon bits and cranberries over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678 calories, Carbohydrate 96.6 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1547.9 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

Chicken Nugget
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I don't like pasta salad.


Henry Jonathan
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This recipe is too spicy for me.


Hdjf Bidh
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This recipe is too high in calories for me.


Ronald Christopher
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I can't make this salad.


Nirob Ahamed
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I don't have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Madni Khand
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This recipe seems a bit too complicated for me.


Teekay Mono
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I'm not sure about the combination of ingredients, but I'm willing to try it.


Omas Gold
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This salad looks delicious. I can't wait to try it!


DegDeg
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I'm going to make this salad for my next potluck.


Jay Jay Arellano
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This is a great recipe for a summer picnic.


MISS BOSS BEAUTY
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Amjad Kga
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kaley Dai
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had!


nicks stuff
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Lebogang Sethole
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes, salty feta, and tangy dressing.


Genevieve makuochukwu
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or picnic.


Assuman Isabirye
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This pasta salad is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to clean out my fridge.


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