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easy italian pasta salad

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Apr 25, 2019

This Easy Italian Pasta Salad is so simple and so attractive that you can make it for a weeknight meal, lunch or even for a crowd. A great pasta salad can be enjoyed anytime of the year. It combines rotini pasta, salami, fresh bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, sweet red onions and freshly grated Parmesan cheese tossed lightly with Italian dressing.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces rotini pasta dry
  • 1/2 cup diced italian style salami
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped bell peppers
  • 1 cup sliced grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup small cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup drained chopped artichoke hearts
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup thin sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped italian parsley
  • - salt and pepper

How To Make easy italian pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and cool.
  • Step 2
    In large bowl combine cooked rotini pasta, salami, chopped bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, red onions and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Toss with Italian dressing
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