Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 each)
  • Calories:
  • 320
  • Fat:
  • 12 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 608 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 45 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 8 g


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Penne Pasta Salad

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I came up with this recipe one day while experimenting in my kitchen. This salad makes a great side dish with just about any kind of meat.

SERVINGS: 8

CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Chill

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon each dill weed, garlic salt and lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, green pepper, onions and olives. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to the vegetables. Combine salad dressing and seasonings; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 8-10 servings.

  • Re: Penne Pasta Salad

    I really think the green sliced olives in a pasta salad make the salad just awesome.  I make my pasta salad very similar to the recipe posted...It does go well  with any meat.

     

    Mary

    mary2171
  • Re: Penne Pasta Salad

    This is sooo good! I make this recipe at least once a week! I use "Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing",in place of the Italian Dressing,

    Thanks for a great recipe

    corkyjoe
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