Pasta Salad Recipe – A perfect blend of savory flavors with fusilli pasta, fresh veggies, and zesty Italian dressing. Ideal for picnics or any gathering!
Ingredients for this Pasta Salad Recipe:
- 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ pound provolone cheese, cubed
- ½ pound salami, cubed
- ¼ pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing
Directions:
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- Prepare the Ingredients: While the pasta is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, pepperoni, bell pepper, black olives, and pimentos.
- Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, provolone, salami, pepperoni, bell pepper, black olives, and pimentos.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition (per serving, based on 6 servings):
- Calories: ~450
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Enjoy this Pasta Salad Recipe at your next event or as a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings!
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