HERO PASTA SALAD

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Hide this salad until serving time, or you might be surprised to find it gone! Try adding kalamata olives, peppers or yellow tomatoes. Be creative. -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 small garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
4 ounces cubed provolone cheese
2 ounces thinly sliced deli ham, cut into strips (2/3 cup)
2 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, cut into strips (2/3 cup)
5 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first five ingredients until blended. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine onion, pepperoncini, cheese, meats and pasta. Just before serving, add lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Ayoola Oni
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This pasta salad was a disappointment. The dressing was bland and the overall flavor was just okay.


shumi akter tayba
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I especially love the addition of cheese and bacon.


Zeyad Memo
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This was my first time making pasta salad, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious.


Nisha Giri
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of fresh vegetables.


Ganru Njeru
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect.


Kela Foto Rama
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors.


Abdulai Sillah
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I've been looking for a good pasta salad recipe, and this one is perfect! It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Oshane Simms
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The dressing was especially tasty.


Umar Karriem
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste. And it's always delicious!


Jephthah Musa
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This recipe is a keeper! The pasta salad was a huge hit at my last party. I'll definitely be making it again.


Chris Kenon
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I've made this pasta salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is perfectly tangy and creamy.


Asim jan Jokhio
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I especially love the addition of fresh herbs.


Taher Miya
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even my kids can help me make it. And the best part is, it always turns out delicious!


Taliyah Deleon
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique combination of flavors. The zesty dressing really brought the dish together.