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Italian Pasta Salad (with Special Seasoning)

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Refrigerate the salad to chill it for at least an hour.
  4. 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
  5. Add more dressing, to taste. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.
  6. 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

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  • 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

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

% 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.