pasta salad with a zing!
(3 ratings)
Sometimes we just don't feel like having a heavy meal. This salad works for us because it is filling and satisfying, and it's ready in no time. It's a great side dish, but have it as your main with some buttered crusty bread and you won't be disappointed. The flavors just pop and the jalapeno peppers give it a nice little bite. I love pasta salad but wanted something a little different. My husband is a meat and potatoes kind of guy normally, but he loves this so much he doesn't even feel like he's missing out.
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(3 ratings)
yield
6 -8
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For pasta salad with a zing!
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18-24 oztri-color rotini pasta
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1 canblack olives, sliced (1 heaping cup)
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1 ccherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
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1 lgavocado, diced
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1/2 cjalapeno peppers, finely diced (i use mezzetta deli-sliced tamed)
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1/2-3/4 ccheese, cubed (pepperjack, monterey jack, mozzarella - your choice)
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1/2 cparmesan cheese, shredded
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1 bottle(16 oz) kraft zesty italian dressing & marinade
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salt and pepper to taste
How To Make pasta salad with a zing!
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1Cook pasta according to directions, drain and rinse in cold water.
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2Put cooked pasta in large bowl. Add olives, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno peppers, and cubed cheese. Mix well together.
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3Salt and pepper to taste, then add 2/3 to full bottle of italian dressing, depending on how moist you like it.
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4Top with shredded parmesan cheese.
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5You could also add in some diced red or purple onion for a bit of crunch and added great flavor.
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