Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: KMCNALLY 

"This delicious pasta salad is always a big hit at parties and it's so easy to make. Everyone is always asking me for the recipe. Try it for yourself with the pasta of your choice."
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PREP TIME  35 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
  • 12 ounces roasted red peppers
  • 7 ounces black olives, chopped
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 5 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 pound Genoa salami, cut into strips
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cool.
  2. Mix together: red peppers, olives, onion, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and salami.
  3. Combine in large bowl, pasta and vegetable mixture. Pour in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and black pepper. Mix well together.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 30, 2004 by TMCASEY 
This is very good. The only thing that prevented me from giving it 5 stars was that I added to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 21, 2006 by KATLYNN33 
This is one of the best pasta salads I have ever had. I use turkey pepperoni instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 8, 2004 by HAUSERS 
I made this for my sister's baby shower and it was a big hit. Many people asked me for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 13, 2005 by rachakno 
This is a great recipe! I made a few changes by adding a can of quartered artichoke hearts,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 7, 2003 by LAURILAN 
This was really delicious and a big hit at my party. However, next time I would try a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 5, 2005 by 3BadBoxers 
This is a great basic recipe - you can really make some creative modifications and it will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 25, 2003 by LISA BIANCO-CLARKE 
Kathy's pasta salad is definately delicious. I will use this recipe over and over again. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2005 by ESOUKUP 
Very good. Just a couple notes: 1. this makes a TON of salad. So consider yourself warned! 2.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 8, 2004 by SOOOSIE 
I made this dish for a work function and everyone loved it, including me! I liked how it uses... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 5, 2004 by Gail House 
A great recipe for vinegar lovers! I added some basil at the end - thought it needed just a... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 855

  • Total Fat: 51.2g
  • Cholesterol: 59mg
  • Sodium: 1770mg
  • Total Carbs: 68g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 34g

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