SICILIAN SALAD

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Cheese cubes give substance to this beautiful, mild and fresh pasta salad. It makes a great side in any season. -Ben Haen, Baldwin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
1 large tomato, diced
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, cheese, onion, olives and parsley. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.