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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 10 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta and Grains

    • 🍝 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta

  • Meat

    • ¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced

  • Vegetables

    • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls
    • 🧀 ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • Condiments

    • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

  • Seasonings

    • 🧂 3 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.

3

Combine pasta, salami, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella balls, and olives in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.

4

Season pasta salad with dry salad dressing mix and stir to combine.

5

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

371

Calories

  • 15
    Protein
  • 29
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 For a healthier version, consider using whole wheat pasta and reducing the amount of salami.Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving for the best flavor.You can substitute black olives with cherry tomatoes for a fresher taste.