SUMMER PASTA SALAD II

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This is the pasta salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.

Provided by MENTHA

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound rotini/corkscrew pasta
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (6 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh broccoli
½ pound salami, cut into strips
½ pound pepperoni, each piece cut into 4
½ pound mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
2 cups Italian-style salad dressing, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 tomato, quartered

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a bowl combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, olives, artichoke hearts, broccoli, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Toss until well mixed. Pour on one cup of the dressing and mix well. Cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When ready to eat, toss with remaining one cup of dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Garnish with tomato wedges

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1900.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Brody Atwin
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for summer gatherings.


Sajdan Saeedkhan
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Sadat Ali77
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


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


Princess Fari
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Doyle Delk
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of vegetables is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Poudel Kumar
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for summer gatherings.


Msgdks Sbsns
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Jesus Valle
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Saif 54698
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Suveer Mahabeer
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


ologun peter
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This pasta salad is delicious! The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of vegetables is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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


Mamelo Youth OutReach Uganda
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect dish for a summer party or picnic.


Jeffrey Belista
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Shonair Heard
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a picnic and it was a big hit. The flavors were perfect and the salad was very refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hassan Sajjad
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one did not disappoint! It was light and refreshing, and the dressing was flavorful without being too heavy. I will definitely be adding this to my summer recipe rotation.


Dororthy Nunez
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last party! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.