SUMMER PASTA SALAD II

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This is the pasta salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.

Provided by MENTHA

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 pound rotini/corkscrew pasta
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (6 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh broccoli
½ pound salami, cut into strips
½ pound pepperoni, each piece cut into 4
½ pound mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
2 cups Italian-style salad dressing, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 tomato, quartered

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
In a bowl combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, olives, artichoke hearts, broccoli, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Toss until well mixed. Pour on one cup of the dressing and mix well. Cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
When ready to eat, toss with remaining one cup of dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Garnish with tomato wedges

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1900.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

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lucie drummond

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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. I'll be making it again and again.

RICKY TESSIER

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

Rm Rahat

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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of ingredients.

Popxnaxe Original

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I followed the recipe exactly, and the pasta salad turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my potluck.

Salma Bb

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This pasta salad is delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.

Thando Nokwenzeka

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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.

Natasha Chiketo

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

Ashraf Fouad

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I made this pasta salad for my family last night, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!

Saidul Ahnaf

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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.

Quinnie The Pooh

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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the corn and tomatoes pairs perfectly with the salty feta cheese and tangy dressing.