Mediterranean Pasta Salad
A zesty mayonnaise dressing is a deliciously different twist in this chilled salad. You can substitute fresh peas for the frozen ones if desired.10 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
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 creamy Italian salad dressing
- 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.
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 279 calories, 19 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 372 mg sodium,