Julie’s Italian Pasta Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Julie’s Italian Pasta Salad, a colorful and flavorful dish
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box tri-color spiral pasta
8 ounces mozzarella cheese , cubed
8 ounces medium cheddar , cubed
1 large green bell pepper , sliced and chopped into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion , sliced and chopped into 1 inch pieces
4 ounces turkey pepperoni ( optional )
1 can sliced ripe olives , drained
1 jar Spanish olives with pimento , drained
1 jar fat-free Italian salad dressing
8 ounces KRAFT 100 % Grated Parmesan Cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
235
Sugar
3g
Fat
14g
Julie’s Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This pasta salad is a combination of tri-color spiral pasta, cubed mozzarella and cheddar cheese, chopped green pepper and onion, turkey pepperoni (if using), sliced ripe olives, Spanish olives with pimento, and fat-free Italian salad dressing. The salad dressing adds an extra zing to the pasta dish. Moreover, you can customize the dish to your taste by adding or removing any of the ingredients. This easy-to-make salad is perfect to serve at barbecues, picnics, or as a main dish with garlic bread. It can be consumed chilled or at room temperature, making it a great make-ahead dish too. Enjoy this delightful Italian pasta salad with your friends and family!

Instructions

1.Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
2.In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cubed mozzarella, cubed cheddar, chopped green pepper and onion, turkey pepperoni (if using), sliced ripe olives, and Spanish olives with pimento.
3.Pour in the Italian salad dressing to taste and toss to combine ingredients.
4.Add Parmesan cheese and stir to distribute evenly. Chill until ready to serve.

PROS

This pasta salad is a perfect side to any meal or served as a main dish.

It’s colorful, flavorful, and easy to make.

The variety of ingredients adds different textures and tastes to the dish.

CONS

The use of full-fat cheese and salad dressing may increase the calorie count and fat content.

People with gluten intolerance may need to use gluten-free pasta.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Italian Pasta Salad provides various nutrients and health benefits, including:
1. Protein from mozzarella and cheddar cheese
2. Vitamins C and K from green pepper
3. Antioxidants from olives
4. Calcium from Parmesan cheese.

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