LAYERED ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Layered Italian Pasta Salad image

Toss this delicious layered pasta salad just before serving to make sure everyone gets a taste of the delicious Italian-style ingredients.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 box (16 oz.) rotini pasta
1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green pepper, sliced
1 cup turkey pepperoni, cut into quarters
8 oz. KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Tbsp. garlic salt
1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 Tbsp. parsley

Steps:

COOK and drain pasta according to directions on box, rinse with cold water.
CHOP all vegetables, pepperoni and cheese.
LAYER one-third of the pasta in a 4 quart bowl, top with Pepperoni, Tomatoes, Peppers, Green Onions and Olives.
SPRINKLE with 1 tablespoon seasoning blend.
REPEAT layers 2 times.
TOP with cubed KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese and KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese.
COMBINE Vinegar, Water, Oil and Italian Seasoning packet in GOOD SEASONS Cruet Kit. Shake well.
POUR Italian Dressing over Salad.
COVER with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Toss gently just before serving.
STORE leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g