TUSCAN PASTA SALAD

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Planning a picnic? Pack this pleasing vinaigrette-dressed salad and get ready to relax!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (8 oz)
4 oz hard salami, cut into thin strips about 1x1/4 inch
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 package (9 oz) romaine salad mix or 6 cups torn romaine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
In large bowl, mix pasta, salami, bell pepper and onion.
In small bowl, mix vinegar, garlic and pepper. Add oil; beat with whisk until blended. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.
Just before serving, add romaine and toss to combine. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g