Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
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Kathy's Delicious Italian Pasta Salad

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (55)

Prep Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 847 | Total Fat: 50.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2004 by TMCASEY   view full review
This is very good. The only thing that prevented me from giving it 5 stars was that I added to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by KATLYNN33   view full review
This is one of the best pasta salads I have ever had. I use turkey pepperoni instead of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by rachakno   view full review
This is a great recipe! I made a few changes by adding a can of quartered artichoke hearts,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2005 by 3BadBoxers   view full review
This is a great basic recipe - you can really make some creative modifications and it will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by LAURILAN   view full review
This was really delicious and a big hit at my party. However, next time I would try a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2004 by HAUSERS   view full review
I made this for my sister's baby shower and it was a big hit. Many people asked me for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2005 by ESOUKUP   view full review
Very good. Just a couple notes: 1. this makes a TON of salad. So consider yourself warned! 2....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2004 by SOOOSIE   view full review
I made this dish for a work function and everyone loved it, including me! I liked how it uses...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2004 by Gail House   view full review
A great recipe for vinegar lovers! I added some basil at the end - thought it needed just a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by Patty   view full review
I liked this alot. I made it just like the recipe calls for. I can't stand on here when...

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