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AWESOME PASTA SALAD



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This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.

Provided by Irlandes

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ pound provolone cheese, cubed
½ pound salami, cubed
¼ pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BEST EVER PASTA SALAD



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Yummy penne pasta recipe with cucumbers, tomatoes and seasonings. So easy it's worth a try.

Provided by ILOVETOCOOK

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 large cucumbers, peeled and cubed
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons dried dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed and lemon pepper. Serve as is or chill for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 545 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

TOTALLY AWESOME PASTA SALAD



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I adopted and adapted this recipe from a restaurant in Rochester, MN. while visiting a hospital there. It has a fantastic flavor and is quick and easy to make.

Provided by bluekrystal_2000

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 1/2 cups, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 (12 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce
3 tablespoons chili sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup zucchini, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup artificial sweetener
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup steak sauce
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare penne pasta per box directions, al dente' is best.
  • Drain and cool completely.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Place in a bowl with an airtight lid and refrigerate for at least two hours.
  • Stir well prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.6, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 753.2, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.6

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