Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing Recipe
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Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing

By: BONNIES 
"Pasta salad filled with veggies, cheese, and seasoning. Very tasty and versatile -- is great to make ahead."

Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
  • 6 ounces pepperoni sausage, diced
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
  4. Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 443 | Total Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 39mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by REBECCA70111   view full review
I looked up this recipe solely for the dressing. This makes a lovely red vinegar dressing. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2005 by JUSTCYN   view full review
Plan ahead to make this one. Note the 8 hour chilling. Good for potlucks, it makes a large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2005 by RRB21   view full review
Sorry everyone but I only made the dressing in this recipe and it was good! I did add about a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by JULIEUNC1   view full review
I also only made the dressing in this recipe, but it is wonderful. Good balance of oil,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by HisBride&Chef   view full review
This is a very beautiful, very delicious salad! I didn't change a thing. It was a HIT at the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2006 by nomoredrama31   view full review
Pretty good pasta salad. I did change a couple things. I omitted the cucumbers and black...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2006 by FASTCOOKIN44   view full review
The best pasta salad I have ever had. The dressing, I think, is what makes this dish so good!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2005 by DONNAMAMA   view full review
Very colorful and tasty salad. Prep time took a little longer than 20 minutes - lots of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I made this according to recipe, only using all red pepper because none of us care for green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by Nicole R   view full review
Great recipe! I omitted parsley because I had none on hand and it wasn't missed. I did dress...

 

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