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Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

A zesty mayonnaise dressing is a deliciously different twist in this chilled salad. You can substitute fresh peas for the frozen ones if desired.

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing

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1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, artichokes, peas, onion, red pepper, zucchini and olives.
In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, salad dressing, parsley, dill and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 279 calories, 19 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 372 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Pasta Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p202