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Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
This Easy Pasta Salad is one of the simplest side dishes you’ll ever make! It’s ready in under 20 minutes and made with just four ingredients! It’s a regular at our house!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz) package multicolored pasta
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 8 oz block cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 large bell peppers chopped, any color (I like red, orange, or yellow)
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Allow to drain thoroughly, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir in the Italian dressing, cubed cheddar, and chopped peppers. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. This can be eaten right away, but it tastes best if its had at least an hour or two to chill. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
168mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
980IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
30.5mg
(34%)
Calcium
175mg
(18%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 980IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 30.5mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.