"Blend perfectly cooked rotini with fresh veggies, spices, and Italian dressing for a flavorful and delicious pasta salad that the whole family will love...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 quarts water
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8 ounces rotini (about 2 ½ cups pasta)
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 ½ cup pepper jack cheese (cubed in to 1-inch pieces)
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1 cup firm small cherry tomatoes ((peeled or unpeeled), cut in half)
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1 cup english cucumber (chopped into 1-inch slices)
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1 red or yellow bell pepper (chopped)
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1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
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¼ cup sweet onion (chopped)
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4 ounces sliced salami or pepperoni (optional)
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8 ounces zesty italian dressing (1 cup)
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2 tablespoons blend (or recipe below)
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salt and pepper (to taste)
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Chopped parsley (optional garnish)
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3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese)
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1 ½ teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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1 ½ teaspoon paprika
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¾ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon poppy seeds
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¼ teaspoon celery seeds
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper