CREAMY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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This is my favorite pasta salad recipe based on years of making it for BBQs and family get-togethers. A little bit of everything in this Italian dish.

Provided by Alexandra Girardi

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
5 ounces Muenster cheese
5 ounces Colby-Jack cheese
5 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, sliced
½ cup pepperoni, cut into quarters
1 (8 ounce) bottle creamy Italian salad dressing (such as Wish-Bone®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano, or to taste
1 pinch paprika, or 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 and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Cut cheeses into small cubes and combine in a large bowl with pasta, broccoli, ham, cherry tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. Mix in the dressing. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 984.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Akpos Destiny
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I'm giving this recipe one star because I can't give it zero.


Md shopkul 67
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This was the worst pasta salad I've ever had.


Lesa Jones
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Michael Cole
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This salad was a waste of time and money.


Juan Jose Acosta
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I didn't like the combination of the creamy dressing and the vegetables.


Ab Rob
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The vegetables were a little overcooked.


TIBENKANA AARON
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The salad was a little too salty for my taste.


Dipota Moa
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I thought the dressing was a little bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to taste.


liltoxic pro
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This salad is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


James Nii afadi
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, but I didn't find the dressing to be too heavy.


Tyler Hall
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Raiyan Sarif
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I've made this salad for my family several times and they always love it.


Wendy Gills
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Mary Mbugua
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Eclipse
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


Samuel's gaming
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. The dressing is creamy and flavorful and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Fathima Raashidha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the creamy dressing and the tangy vegetables.


Soma Salh
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I was looking for a pasta salad recipe that wasn't too heavy and this one fit the bill perfectly. The dressing is light and flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Laila Habib
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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 just as good the next day.


Avalina Valenzuela
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy Italian dressing and the variety of vegetables.


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