THE ULTIMATE PASTA SALAD

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The tri-colored pasta along with the variety of vegetables, pepperoni, cheeses and spices is what makes this pasta salad out of this world. Great to take to a BBQ on those warm summer nights. This salad tastes wonderful right after you make it, but is best served the day after.

Provided by Helene Rose-Carson

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
1 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1 (6 ounce) can large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
½ cup olive oil, or to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Italian seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 31.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 572.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Raheel. Muneer k
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The dressing for this pasta salad is amazing! It's so flavorful and tangy.


ali faizan
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have some leftover pasta in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Benjami Muthini
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I love that this pasta salad can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a dish that I can just pull out of the fridge when I need it.


Sumi Chowdhury
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So easy and refreshing! This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Uzzal Rajvor
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This pasta salad is a hit! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and textures is perfect.