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Classic Pasta Salad
Perfectly-seasoned pasta and loaded with fresh vegetables, Classic Pasta Salad is a great summer side dish. With this classic pasta salad recipe, the results are always delicious and it goes with just about everything. Italian pasta salad is the ideal dish for potlucks, BBQs or whenever you're in the mood.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 94 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta cooked and cooled (I used Cellentani)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 green pepper diced
- 3.8 oz can sliced olives
- ½ purple onion diced
- 1 cup mini pepperonis
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella pearls
Instructions
- Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
- Combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, green peppers, olives, onions, pepperonis, Italian dressing, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir until blended.
- Add dressing and gently toss together.
- Add parmesan cheese and mozzarella pearls.
- Serve.
- Enjoy every bite.
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Notes
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving
Calories
94kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
577mg
(24%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 577mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.