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Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 12
Calories: 280
Best Season: Spring, Summer
Description

A classic cold pasta salad with rotini, diced bell pepper, black olives, red onion, pepperoni, and Italian dressing — tossed with Parmesan and refrigerated until cold. A party staple that feeds a crowd and gets better as it sits.

Ingredients
  • 16 oz. Rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1 Green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 Cups Black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 Red onion, diced
  • 4 oz. Pepperoni, sliced
  • 1 bottle Italian dressing
  • 1/2 Cups Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool.
  2. 2
    Combine cooled pasta, diced bell peppers, black olives, red onion, and pepperoni.
  3. 3
    Toss with Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4
    Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. 6
    Toss again before serving and add more dressing if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 280kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 520mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Add extra dressing right before serving — the pasta absorbs the dressing as it sits in the refrigerator.

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Read it online: https://thefamilyrecipebook.com/recipe/recipes-pasta-salad/