Summer Pasta Salad II

Name: Summer Pasta Salad II
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini/corkscrew pasta; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 small zucchini, sliced; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives; 1 (6 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained; ¼ cup chopped fresh broccoli; ½ pound salami, cut into strips; ½ pound pepperoni, each piece cut into 4; ½ pound mozzarella cheese, cut into strips; 2 cups Italian-style salad dressing, divided; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 clove garlic, chopped; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tomato, quartered

Rating: 4.46 stars

28 Ratings
28 Reviews
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This is the pasta salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.

By MENTHA

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prep:

20 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

15 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.

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Step 2
In a bowl combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, olives, artichoke hearts, broccoli, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Toss until well mixed. Pour on one cup of the dressing and mix well. Cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 3
When ready to eat, toss with remaining one cup of dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Garnish with tomato wedges

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

505 calories; protein 20.7g; carbohydrates 24.9g; fat 36.3g; cholesterol 62.8mg; sodium 1900.5mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (28)

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4everLuuvd

07/08/2007

It drives me crazy when people change the recipe then rate the original recipe! I followed RECIPE EXACTLY...it WAS GREAT! I love pasta salad but never really made my own until this recipe. Since making the original recipe I have played with it a little I added green olives also. IT ALWAYS COMES OUT GREAT. Thank you. Read More

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Chopper

07/31/2007

While the dressing is enough for the noodles the ratio is off between them and the other ingredients. It was good and I will make again but only with some changes especially less meat. Read More

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(6)

28 Ratings

5 star values: 16
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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4everLuuvd

07/08/2007

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ERINCMULL

06/24/2005

This is a great dish very colorful. I made a few adjstments however. I like to make this salad a day in advance to let the flavors mix together. I add the garlic when i first make it. I also eliminated the peperoni and decreased the salami to 1/4 lb. One pound of meat is too much for this dish. Finally i use Kraft Roasted Red Peppper with Parmesan dressing. The dressing really makes the salad. Read More

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Janis

08/01/2006

Fantastic! I omitted almost half of the ingredients and it's still good. I left out the artichoke black olives zucchini garlic red onion and salami. I used the KraftsRoasted Red pepper Italian Dressing with Parmesan. I can't wait until tomorrow. I'm trying to allow the flavors a chance to blend. Read More

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Amber

09/24/2007

I thought this was good but not the best I have had. I felt that there was a little too much meat and cheese. I would definitely cut that back the next time. Read More

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LJ216

09/03/2004

I MADE THIS FOR A PARTY AND IT WAS A BIG HIT!!! I MADE MY OWN ITALIAN DRESSING AND DID NOT ADD THE ZUCCHINI ( RAN OUT OF IT) I ALSO SOAKED THE ARTICHOKE HEARTS TO GET MOST OF THE VINAGAR TASTE OUT. WILL MAKE AGAIN!!!!!!! Read More

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hhamelka

06/19/2007

this is a great and easy summer pasta salad to make for BBQ's. Followed exactly except I left out salami. Thanks for a keeper!! Read More

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Chopper

07/31/2007

While the dressing is enough for the noodles the ratio is off between them and the other ingredients. It was good and I will make again but only with some changes especially less meat. Read More

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(6)

greykitty

06/20/2011

This was quite good and versitile. I added some fresh spinach and my own vinaigrette. Read More

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(4)

Wyattdogster

04/01/2012

This is quite good but the next time I make it I think I'll leave out the broccoli it just didn't seem to 'work' in this salad. I didn't have any salami so I left that out and probably used quite a bit less pepperoni..maybe a bit over 1/4 lb. I can't imagine putting a whole pound of meat in here. Otherwise it was pretty good! Read More

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Summer Pasta Salad II

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 504.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 41 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 9 %

sugars:

fat: 56 %

saturated fat: 54 %

cholesterol: 21 %

vitamin a iu: 15 %

niacin equivalents: 43 %

vitamin b6: 20 %

vitamin c: 44 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 22 %

iron: 8 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 76 %

thiamin: 25 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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4everLuuvd

07/08/2007

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ERINCMULL

06/24/2005

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Janis

08/01/2006

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Amber

09/24/2007

I thought this was good but not the best I have had. I felt that there was a little too much meat and cheese. I would definitely cut that back the next time.

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LJ216

09/03/2004

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hhamelka

06/19/2007

this is a great and easy summer pasta salad to make for BBQ's. Followed exactly except I left out salami. Thanks for a keeper!!

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(6)

Chopper

07/31/2007

While the dressing is enough for the noodles the ratio is off between them and the other ingredients. It was good and I will make again but only with some changes especially less meat.

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(6)

greykitty

06/20/2011

This was quite good and versitile. I added some fresh spinach and my own vinaigrette.

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(4)

Wyattdogster

04/01/2012

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