PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING

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Pasta salad filled with veggies, cheese, and seasoning. Very tasty and versatile -- is great to make ahead.

Provided by BONNIES

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
6 ounces pepperoni sausage, diced
6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground mustard seed
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  • In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
  • Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 835.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

kojo cue
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I'm so glad I found this pasta salad recipe.


Fahd
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This pasta salad is one of my favorites.


Biokoro Godswill
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I can't wait to make this pasta salad again.


kwalen fort
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This pasta salad is a must-try.


leighton samways
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I highly recommend this pasta salad.


sweet ansu
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This pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser.


Muhamad Azam
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I'm going to make this pasta salad again and again.


Eriks
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This pasta salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Rima127 Mamdouh
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad.


Conner Wheat
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Allan Macphail
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I added some chopped bacon to this pasta salad and it was amazing!


Dalim Khan
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I didn't have any red onion on hand, so I used white onion instead. It still turned out great.


Aiman Inam
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This pasta salad is so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


Love u Raj
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I love that this pasta salad is made with whole wheat pasta. It's a healthier option that still tastes great.


Nive Rathi
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Prince Raza
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Peter Adeleke
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. The dressing is to die for.


Frankie Legarreta
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Namugga Shakira
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This pasta salad is amazing! I love the homemade dressing. It's so flavorful and light.