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Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Katelyn Theofanis
This
Easy
Italian Pasta Salad
is the perfect accompaniment to your barbecue. This classic pasta salad recipe uses fresh ingredients and store-bought Italian dressing
. It makes a lot, which is perfect for serving a crowd or weekly meal prep.
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
40
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course, Salad, Sides
Cuisine
American
Servings
8
servings
Calories
418
kcal
Ingredients
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1
lb
farfalle pasta
1
cup
salami
diced
1
cup
cheddar cheese
cubed
1
green bell pepper
diced
1½
cups
grape (or cherry) tomatoes
sliced in half
2.25
oz can
sliced vine ripe olives
drained
1¼
cup
Italian Dressing
For Garnish
: grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. (See box for cooking times.) Drain. Rinse with cold water, and drain again.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, cheese, bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives. Toss until everything is well incorporated.
Pour the dressing over the mixture, and toss again until everything is well coated.
Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Store pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
418
kcal
Carbohydrates:
48
g
Protein:
15
g
Fat:
18
g
Saturated Fat:
6
g
Trans Fat:
1
g
Cholesterol:
26
mg
Sodium:
778
mg
Potassium:
291
mg
Fiber:
2
g
Sugar:
6
g
Vitamin A:
388
IU
Vitamin C:
4
mg
Calcium:
123
mg
Iron:
1
mg
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