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Italian Pasta Salad

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"This wonderful dish combines all your favorite vegetables in one dish that can be adapted to your own tastes. If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/2 cup additional Italian dressing before serving. Also terrific with Ranch, Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Parmesan, and most other dressings!" — Janet Eckermann

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

8 ounces rotini pasta
2 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese

1/3 cup pitted black olives (optional)
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing

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Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
In large bowl, combine pasta, vegetables, cheese, and olives. Toss well with dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 03, 2004

Love it, love it, love it! Very easy and wonderful tasting! Great to take to picnics and potlucks.

—ddwh57

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 28, 2006

THIS RECIPE IS BETTER WITHOUT THE FROZEN VEGGIES, TRY MY VERSION: SOME LIGHTLY STEAMED FRESH BROCCOLI CHOPPED AND ONE CHOPPED ONION THEN ADD A JAR OF ARTICHOKE HEARTS LASTLY ADD A CAN OF ALBACORE SOLID TUNA..ITS DELICIOUS WITH THE ITALIAN DRESSING!! YUMMM!

—Helen

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28 Ratings

Jan 29, 2006

excellent recipe-- i used tri-color rotini for a more colorful addition and substituted shredded parmasan for the cheddar. tastes great!

—lilian

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Apr 23, 2008

This was a pretty good receipe.. I did tweek it some. Instead of frozen veggies I put fresh green pepper, broccoli, and carrots. Instead of Italian dressing I put in sun-dried tomato dressing.. this makes a huge difference!! When I switched dressings it was a favorite of everybody who tasted it! If you go with fresh veggies it makes a world of a difference! I personally am not a big fan of black olives but if you get the petite diced cut you can't go wrong in this salad and it taste so much better with it!

—twohammies

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May 26, 2008

This is a good basic starter recipe. It has potential to be adapted to personal tastes by adding ingredients. I mixed cheeses (shredded cheddar and mozzarella) and used a little less dressing because I dislike the oily after effects. I added Italian herbs to replace flavor that may be compromized by reducing dressing. It would be great with grilled chicken strips and cherry tomatoes added, too. Very versatile.

—LKF99

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Mar 18, 2008

Wonderful recipe, I LOVE IT! Only I did not add the vegetables, I just added green olives instead. This side has become a Very popular dish with my family & friends! If you let it set in the refrigerator too long you may have to add more dressing to it because the noodles really soak it up. I recommend taste testing to before serving if its been in the refrigerator to make sure it has enough dressing still! Thanks!

—Katie

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Sep 28, 2006

This recipe was great. I made a double batch and added pepperoni and tomatoes. It turned out great.

—Farinelli

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Aug 05, 2006

I made this with tri-color fiori, shredded Parm cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. Came out great!

—Amy CS

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Nutrition

Calories
338 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
41 g
13%

Cholesterol
10 mg
3%

Fat
16.3 g
25%

Fiber
4.2 g
17%

Protein
9.8 g
20%

Sodium
809 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Italian Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 338
Calories from Fat: 147

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.3g 25 %
Saturated Fat 4.1g 20 %
Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
Sodium 809mg 32 %
Potassium 242mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 41g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 17 %
Protein 9.8g 20 %
** Sugars 4.6g
Vitamin A 72 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 30 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 53 %

* 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.