SIMPLE ITALIAN PASTA SALAD

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When it comes to pleasing a crowd at a potluck, my change-of-pace pasta salad does the trick. The colorful medley combines pasta, veggies, cheeses and pepperoni for a refreshing and filling side dish that everyone is sure to love.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced pepperoni, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside., Drain artichoke hearts and tomatoes, reserving liquids. Chop artichokes and tomatoes; set aside., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheeses, pepperoni, basil, oregano, onion mixture, artichokes and tomatoes. In a small bowl, combine the reserved liquids. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.