Awesome Pasta Salad Recipe
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Awesome Pasta Salad

By: Irlandes 
"This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light side dish for a picnic or dinner."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (171)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 pound salami, cubed
  • 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

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 with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 310 | Total Fat: 17.7g | Cholesterol: 31mg 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 Jan. 28, 2004 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
I make this all the time & we LOVE it (especially my father-in-law)! I use tri color rotini,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
For as easy and versatile as this one is, it deserves 5 stars! I made this for a bridal shower...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2005 by SLARKIN   view full review
This is a great pasta salad because it has things that just about everyone likes. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2003 by VICBEN   view full review
I am so picky when it comes to pasta salad! This is Awesome!! I followed the advice of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2006 by AbeLincoln   view full review
Wow! Everyone loved this. Followed other reviewers suggestions...added zucchini. Omitted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by GROOVBUNNY   view full review
this was a big hit with everyone. Based on previous recommendations I used robust italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Mrs. Chef Esh Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This a favorite summertime recipe that I love to take to picnics! I omit the pimentos, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by Heather   view full review
I served this at a large family gathering, and got rave reviews! I added broccoli, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by POLNDEB   view full review
Great salad. Did leave out the pimentos and added some chopped red onion. Used about twice as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by WHLWTCHER   view full review
Awesome recipe! I made it for my family (I used tri-colored pasta instead of fusili) and they...

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