PASTA SALAD WITH THREE PEPPERS AND CHEESE

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Categories     Salad     Pasta     Side     Healthy

Yield 15-20 Side servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

• 1 (16 ounce) package spiral-shaped pasta
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
• 1 green or orange bell pepper, julienned
• 1 medium fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, drained
• 1 cup (approximately) Italian salad dressing
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook according to package directions.In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, basil, parmesan, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, and olives. Toss with dressing, salt and pepper to taste. Top with mozzarella cheese to serve.

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