READY IN ABOUT 2¾ hrs

Pasta Salad a la Honeybear

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"This is my take on several different pasta salads I have tried. It's my daughter's favorite and I have taken it to several picnics and BBQs and it's always a bit hit. At serving time if pasta seems a little dry, drizzle with some olive oil and mix again." — HONEYBEAR24

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
Mix rotini, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, salami, green olives, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a small bowl; pour over rotini mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Refrigerate salad at least 2 hours before serving.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 40 mins

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Jun 03, 2012

Um, YUM!!! I did not have salami, I used turkey pepperoni instead (I know, I know.....pepperoni is NOT salami but hey, you go with what you have on hand, right?). I also doubled the italian seasoning, doubled the amount of mayonnaise/italian dressing and the mayonnaise I used was reduced fat. This salad was off the HOOK. I think the only thing we were missing in this salad was chopped fresh roma tomatoes but really, even then we were too busy stuffing our faces with it to care. To say we loved it--HUGE understatement.

—Sarah Jo

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May 28, 2012

We LOVED this! I did need to use more Italian dressing than called for, a little less Italian seasoning (personal preference) and used tri-colored wheels instead of rotini (per my little guy), but those were my only changes. All of the ingredients went together very well, and I liked the addition of the mayo in this. I will be making this again and again! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

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19 Ratings

Jul 08, 2012

So good!!! Used rotini pasta instead. Made 4 times in just last few weeks!!! No onion after the first batch. Great side dish ..everyone loves it!

—mamauv2

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Jul 05, 2012

I have made a similar pasta salad for years but never added the peppers and artichoke hearts. It was very good. Did add 4T of McCormick Salad Supreme and a little bit of French dressing. But it is 5 star as written!

—Challena

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Jun 05, 2012

We LOVED this recipe! I only changed a few things. Greek dressing instead of Italian and Kalamata Olives instead of black. So good! I prefer it warm, but cold is good too!

—asenft1977

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Jul 31, 2012

This recipe is awesome! I made it for a family gathering, and it was a hit! Everyone complimented me on the pasta salad. I am actually planning on making it again tonight so my husband and I can have it for our lunches. It was a little time consuming but totally worth it! I also used Greek dressing, as someone else suggested. I also used grated romano instead of shredded parmesan (accidentally did this; didn't notice it said shredded). I did not measure it; I just put in what felt right. I also added some pepperoni. You will need more dressing. I made it as directed then made another batch of the dressing on the side and added it right before serving it. DELICIOUS!!!

—amanda

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Sep 15, 2012

Very good pasta salad. I used pepperoni instead of salami and left out the green olives (family preference), but everything was very tasty. I might omit the pepperoni/salami and add chicken next time and serve as a main dish instead of a side.

—happywife05

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Aug 04, 2012

This was a HOME RUN with my family! I doubled this recipe & mixed everything without meat, then split off 1/3 for the vegetarians in the family; then added the meat to the rest. I used Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix and did not double it. Also I used 1/2 pepperoni & 1/2 salami and I used garlic jalapeno stuffed green olives I bought at Costco and it gave this recipe a nice kick. Substituted shredded Mozzarella cheese for cubed and Wacky Mac for rotelle. This did not last long at our house so I was glad I doubled recipe!

—javajavana

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Nutrition

Calories
358 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
38.2 g
12%

Cholesterol
24 mg
8%

Fat
17.1 g
26%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
13.5 g
27%

Sodium
1375 mg
55%

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

Nutritional Information

Pasta Salad a la Honeybear

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 358
Calories from Fat: 154

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.1g 26 %
Saturated Fat 4.5g 22 %
Cholesterol 24mg 8 %
Sodium 1375mg 55 %
** Potassium 139mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.2g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 13.5g 27 %
** Sugars 2.7g
** Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 22 %
Iron 28 %
** Thiamin 31 %
** Niacin 39 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 48 %

* 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.