Classic Italian Pasta Salad
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Classic Italian Pasta Salad
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This Italian pasta salad has plenty of veggies, fresh mozzarella, and our quick and easy homemade dressing. Perfect for a picnic or potluck.
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Ingredients
Pasta
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pint tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese halved, fresh, pearls
- 1/2 cup olives sliced
- 1 cup mini pepperonis
- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
Italian Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, make your dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add cooked pasta in with the Italian dressing. Toss with tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, mini pepperonis, pepperoncinis and onion.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
503kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
412mg
(17%)
Potassium
330mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
20.6mg
(23%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 412mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
33 reviews
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