Italian Pasta Salad (with Special Seasoning)
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Italian Pasta Salad (with Special Seasoning)
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This Classic Italian Pasta Salad is summer picnic comfort food at its best. Tri-color pasta, veggies, cheese and pepperoni fill this zesty Italian salad.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 can sliced black olives (2.25 ounce) drained
- 5 ounces sliced pepperoni (cut into quarters)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved (or cherry tomatoes)
- 3 tablespoons pasta salad seasoning
- 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
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Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot. Drain the pasta in a colander and allow it to cool. 12 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- Once the pasta has cooled to room temperature, place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the drained olives, pepperoni, onion, cheese, cucumber and tomato. Mix well. 1 can sliced black olives, 5 ounces sliced pepperoni, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1 pint grape tomatoes
- Refrigerate the salad to chill it for at least an hour.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the salad seasoning on top of the salad, then pour the dressing over the top. Mix well. 3 tablespoons pasta salad seasoning, 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
- Add more dressing, to taste. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up 48 hours. It may need more dressing to freshen it up as it sits. This is best served the day you make it.
Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 10, with 1 serving being 1/10 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition Information
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Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
1145mg
(48%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
679IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1145mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 679IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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