Best Off The Shelf Pasta Salad Recipes

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

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This is one satisfying and flavor-packed cold pasta salad with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, rustic old-world salami, tangy olives, and mozzarella. A zesty Italian dressing brings it all together.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

¾ lb pasta, ((I recommend fusilli or rotini pasta) )
Kosher salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 bell pepper (any color, cored and chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (6 ounces)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
6 pepperoncini, (chopped)
6 to 8 ounces salami, (sliced into bite size pieces )
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, (torn (or mozzarella cheese balls))
½ cup packed chopped fresh parsley
½ cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.3 kcal, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Sodium 748.4 mg, Fiber 2.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OFF THE SHELF PASTA SALAD

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OK .. a couple of the ingredients are fresh, but this is a very quick and tasty salad for a pot luck.

Provided by Bill Hilbrich

Categories Low Cholesterol

Time 1h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb dry pasta (I used Radiatone)
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) bottle Wishbone Italian dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package instruction, and drain.
Add the rest of the ingredients, and allow to cool in the refrigerator for one hour.
Stir, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 904.5, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 6.8

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