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Italian Pasta Salad

Name: Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked spiral pasta; 1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup cubed provolone cheese; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Cook: 10 min.

Makes

6 servings

This zesty Italian pasta salad recipe combines vegetables and pasta in a creamy dressing. Refreshing and filling, this change-of-pace salad is perfect as a side dish. It's always popular at a potluck. —Tina Dierking, Skowhegan, Maine

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1-1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup cubed provolone cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, onions and salad dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight; drain.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese; stir in the provolone cheese and olives. Gently fold into the pasta mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 371 calories, 30g fat (6g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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