"ITALIAN SANDWICH" PASTA SALAD

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This is a fun salad that uses the same ingredients you would in an Italian sandwich. Water chestnuts give it a nice crunch!!

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 -5 cups of cooked tri-color spiral pasta
4 slices dill pickles, chopped fine
1 can ripe olives or 1 can black olives, drained and halved
1 bunch green onion, sliced fine
snipped chives (optional)
1 cup of chopped sweet pepper (green, yellow, red)
1 can water chestnut, slices drained & chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pastrami or 1 cup any meat, of choice (optional)
1/2 cup of chopped cooper cheese or 1/2 cup any cheese, of choice (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning or 3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and set aside.
  • Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
  • Add oil, vinegar and spices.
  • Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
  • Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
  • Serve cold.

Hawah Jeenah
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This pasta salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Bilal ur rehman
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dish!


Right Vj
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This pasta salad is so versatile! You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.


Mary Sanchez
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta salad turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much dressing.


Bukenyu Dennis
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover deli meat and cheese. It's also a great make-ahead dish for picnics or potlucks.


Iain Young
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some extra vegetables, like chopped cucumber or bell pepper.


Anor Mia
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This was the perfect side dish for my Italian-themed dinner party. It was light and refreshing, and it went well with the main course.


Ataullah Darman
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I thought this pasta salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.


hassan jan
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Hammad sarfaraz
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian dressing, so I used a different dressing instead. The pasta salad was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with the Italian dressing.


Hossain mohammad Monir
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Syed Mujtaba
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The dressing is really tasty and the pasta salad is very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhana Farhanakousar
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This pasta salad is a delicious and easy summer dish! It's packed with flavor from the Italian dressing, pepperoni, and cheese. I added some extra olives and artichoke hearts for a bit more of a Mediterranean flair. It was a hit at my last potluck!