Marinated Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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When I have guests coming over or a busy day ahead, I like to make this salad because I prepare it the day before.

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Marinated Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
  • 1/4 pound hard salami, cubed
  • 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, halved
  • 1 block (4 ounces) provolone cheese, cubed
  • 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
  • 1 bottle (8 ounces) Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing
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  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain pasta and rinse in cold water.
  • Place in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; add the salami, pepperoni, cheese, vegetables and olives. Add the salad dressing, oregano and pepper; seal and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Transfer to a serving bowl. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 261 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 704 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Marinated Italian Pasta Salad in Country Extra May 2000, p51

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2012 by Beckythebarber

Super easy. It's even better with Ken's Steakhouse Lite Cesar dressing. Make it the night before. Toss some banana peppers on there before serving. It's beautiful and is quite tasty. The bowl was clean after the party!

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by JackieKay

This is one of my favorite go-to recipes for potlucks and picnics!

Reviewed on Jul. 02, 2008 by Joan Pahlman

garbonzo beans etc

 
 

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