Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
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Easy Pasta Salad Recipe
Description
Prepared pasta, rinsed and cooled, is combined with cubed cheddar cheese and chopped bell peppers in a large bowl. Italian salad dressing coats the mixture, providing a zesty, herby flavor base. The salad can be eaten immediately but tastes better after chilling for at least an hour to let the flavors fully develop. The simplicity of ingredients highlights the fresh crunch of the peppers and creamy sharpness of the cheddar.
This pasta salad works well as a side for barbecues, casual dinners, or packed lunches. The multicolored pasta gives a festive look suitable for gatherings without requiring complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 pasta 12 oz package, multicolored
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 cheddar cheese 8 oz block, cubed
- 2 bell pepper chopped, any color (I like red, orange, or yellow, large
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!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% 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.
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