Tri-Color Italian Pasta Salad

September 14, 2013

A simple pasta salad with an Italian fare, made up of Casear dressing, pesto, olives, tomatoes and fresh basil.

1 - 12 oz. package tri-color rotini pasta, cooked and drained
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 can black olives, sliced
¼ cups red onion, finely diced
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
6 fresh basil leaves, cut into strips
4 tablespoons basil pesto
2/3 cup creamy Caesar dressing
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1.Cook the pasta then coat with Caesar dressing while warm. Add the remaining ingredients and toss until evenly coated. 2.Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutritions

Calories
324

Sodium
998mg
41% DV

Fat
17g
26% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
13g
4% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV