Simple Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

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SIMPLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



Simple Italian Pasta Salad image

Perfect for barbecues or any get together. Customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses. Serve chilled or at room temperature. You can use any assortment of diced vegetables. You can substitute mozzarella cheese for the Parmesan cheese.

Provided by cdastolip9

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 8h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped tomatoes
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Olive Garden®), divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotelle in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir rotelle, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, olives, and pepperoni together in a large bowl. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Pour remaining dressing over the salad and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 771.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



Classic Italian Pasta Salad image

Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2-1/2 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
1/2 cup cubed cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • NOTE: If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/4 cup additional Wish-Bone Dressing before serving.
  • For a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, substitute 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise for 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing.
  • Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian, Fat Free! Italian, House Italian, Ranch, Light Ranch, Fat Free! Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette or Fat Free! Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressings.
  • See nutrition information for sodium content.

EASY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



Easy Italian Pasta Salad image

Make and share this Easy Italian Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ND_Dawn

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups pasta, uncooked
6 ounces monterey jack cheese, cubed
1 cup peas (thawed if using frozen)
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup Italian dressing
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup red pepper, chopped (optional)
1 cup cucumber, chopped (optional)
1 cup carrot, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Mix seasoning, italian dressing and Miracle Whip in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 329.5, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 9.9

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