TUSCAN PASTA SALAD

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A flavorful diversion from the run-of-the-mill Italian pasta salad. I like to serve this with grilled, fried, or barbecued chicken, and a crusty artisan bread. I would double the portions if you want to have leftovers when serving 4 or more; this goes fast in my home! Enjoy!

Provided by A. Piatt

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup bow-tie pasta
1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, sliced
1 cup Italian dressing (such as Kraft® Tuscan House Italian)
1 cup vegan mayonnaise (such as Vegenaise®)
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
½ cup pepperoncini peppers, minced
½ cup red onion, diced
½ cup sweet banana peppers, diced
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine pasta, tomatoes, Italian dressing, vegan mayonnaise, celery, cucumber, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, banana peppers, olives, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix until the dressing takes on a creamy consistency and all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
  • Season salad with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate, mixing again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1173.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tar Kha
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This pasta salad is a 10/10! It's flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.


Wiam Fkir
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


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


Nichole Trotter
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I've tried many different pasta salad recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.


Hulya Tadia
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Nancy William
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Ashwyn Scott
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Sunil Kanchan
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I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to this pasta salad. They add such a nice depth of flavor.


Shahroz khan
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The dressing for this pasta salad is amazing! It's so flavorful and really brings the dish together.


I.I. Rafi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tina Fisnudzi
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was easy to transport and everyone enjoyed it.


Vicento2021 Vicento
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This Tuscan pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.