SPICY SUMMER PASTA SALAD

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This spicy pasta salad is bursting with flavor and is liberally dotted with chunks of tomatoes and red and green peppers.

Provided by sal

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups rotelle pasta
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
5 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, chili powder and parsley. Add the peppers and tomatoes and stir to coat. Add the pasta and mozzarella and toss until evenly coated. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 77.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Mohamed Ebrahim
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I love this pasta salad! It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Nancy A
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Xasan Abdala
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Sanuram Shrestha
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Basirat Akeju
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and the spicy peppers.


Maryrosegirl
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I love the spicy kick of this pasta salad. It's the perfect dish to serve at a summer party.


Tuheed Paracha
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Whisper Pumhe
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Sheikh Tanvir
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Madupa Rukshan
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Tasleem Shah0032
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the corn, the spiciness of the peppers, and the tanginess of the dressing all come together perfectly.


kawaii kitty
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, with just the right amount of spice.


Mon Pakhie
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


omowunmi kofoworola
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the spicy kick and the fresh summer flavors.