Best Ever!!!!! Italian Pasta Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 21
Best Ever!!!!! Italian Pasta Salad that you wouldn't want to miss!
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces cooked tri color rotini noodles
1 slice smoked deli ham , cut on no . 10 diced
3 slices deli hard salami , cut on no . 10 diced
italian seasoning , any will do . I use ( Red monkey Organic grinder-Zest italian , freshly ground to taste . )
16 ounces newman 's own family recipe Italian dressing
15 -20 grape tomatoes , halved
2 scallions , sliced thin ( green onion )
1 red bell pepper , diced
14 ounces marinated artichoke hearts , diced
sliced black olives
1 cup red onion , thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
red wine vinegar ( I use just a splash or two )
extra virgin olive oil , if needed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt ( If needed )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
531
Sugar
7g
Fat
48g
This Best Ever Italian Pasta Salad is a must-try recipe that's perfect for summer. It's a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's loaded with flavorful ingredients, making it a crowd favorite. The tri-color rotini noodles pair perfectly with the Italian dressing and the various toppings like diced ham, salami, and artichoke hearts, making it a complete meal on its own. This salad is best served chilled straight from the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly. You can enjoy it as a main course or as a side dish to grilled meat, fish, or poultry.

Instructions

1.Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it's done, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, diced ham, diced salami, Italian seasoning, and Italian dressing. Stir well.
3.Add the grape tomatoes, sliced scallions, diced red bell pepper, marinated artichoke hearts, black olives, red onion, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, red wine vinegar, pepper, and salt. Mix well.
4.Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

PROS

This Italian pasta salad is perfect as a side dish for any occasion.
It’s easy to prepare, colorful, and flavorful.
It’s a crowd-pleaser everyone would surely enjoy.

CONS

This salad is high in calories, fat, and sodium.
It’s not recommended for individuals who are watching their weight and sodium intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad contains vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and artichokes, which provide essential nutrients like vitamins, fiber, and minerals that support a healthy body. The olive oil used in the Italian dressing is a healthy fat that may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

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