SUMMER MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

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This salad recipe was given to me by a neighbor. It can be doubled for a large crowd. It's a favorite in my house.

Provided by Sunshine Forever

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package spiral pasta
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced olives, drained
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Add the artichokes, olives, peas, bell pepper, zucchini, onion and Parmesan cheese to pasta. Toss well.
  • In separate bowl, combine mayo, Italian dressing, parsley, dill weed, and pepper. Stir with wire whisk. Add to pasta salad and mix well.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 375, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.9

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