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Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

This Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is the perfect summer side dish with tri-color noodles, fresh veggies, cheese, and a tangy dressing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Refrigeration Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces tri-colored spiral pasta
  • 16 ounces zesty Italian salad dressing
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
Now here's the fun part, add a few or all of the following:
  • artichoke hearts chopped
  • tomatoes diced
  • olives sliced
  • salami or pepperoni diced
  • red onion chopped
  • green or red bell peppers chopped
  • string cheese chopped into little circles
  • Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • broccoli chopped
  • baby corn chopped
  • avocado diced
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • seasoned chicken cooked and diced

Instructions

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  1. Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
  2. While pasta is cooking, chop and dice any ingredients that need preparing.
  3. Gently toss the pasta, dressing, and all other remaining ingredients together. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • If you make it the day before you plan to serve it, wait until just before serving to add cheese or avocado to the salad.  
  • Nutrition Facts only include pasta and dressing. 
  • If you make it the day before you plan to serve it, wait until just before serving to add cheese or avocado to the salad.  
  • See post for even more topping ideas.

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 453mg (19%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 22IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Potassium 152mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 22IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.