Italian Pasta Salad

Dinner at the Zoo
July 19, 2019
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https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/italian-pasta-salad/

This Italian pasta salad is loaded with meat, cheese and vegetables, all tossed together with noodles in a homemade Italian dressing. A quick and easy side dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd!

12
for the salad:
1 lb rotini pasta
1 cup chopped salami
3/4 cup mini pepperoni
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes ( halved )
1/4 cup red onion ( finely diced )
1/2 cup kalamata olives ( halved )
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3/4 cup small mozzarella balls ( halved )
1 1/4 cups homemade or store bought Italian dressing ( dressing recipe follows )
salt and pepper to taste
for the dressing:
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tbsp finely minced red bell pepper
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp minced dried onion ( or 1 teaspoon fresh minced onion )
3/4 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
  • For the dressing:
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For the salad:
  • Cook the rotini in...

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Nutritions

Calories
491

Sodium
1026mg
42% DV

Fat
44g
68% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
1g
5% DV