MARINATED ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

Marinated Italian Pasta Salad image

When I have guests coming over or a busy day ahead, I like to make this salad because I prepare it the day before.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1/4 pound hard salami, cubed
1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, halved
1 block (4 ounces) provolone cheese, cubed
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain pasta and rinse in cold water. , Place in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; add the salami, pepperoni, cheese, vegetables and olives. Add the salad dressing, oregano and pepper; seal and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.