pasta salad with a zing!
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.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 18-24 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 can black olives, sliced (1 heaping cup)
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, finely diced (i use mezzetta deli-sliced tamed)
- 1/2-3/4 cup cheese, cubed (pepperjack, monterey jack, mozzarella - your choice)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 bottle (16 oz) kraft zesty italian dressing & marinade
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make pasta salad with a zing!
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Step 1Cook pasta according to directions, drain and rinse in cold water.
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Step 2Put cooked pasta in large bowl. Add olives, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno peppers, and cubed cheese. Mix well together.
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Step 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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Step 4Top with shredded parmesan cheese.
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Step 5You could also add in some diced red or purple onion for a bit of crunch and added great flavor.
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