Rainbow Pasta Salad I Recipe
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Rainbow Pasta Salad I

By: CESTIE 
"A terrific Italian-flavored pasta salad with broccoli, pepperoni and cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (122)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni sausage
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style 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 twice in cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pepperoni, broccoli, olives, cheese and dressing.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 415 | Total Fat: 29.1g | Cholesterol: 33mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by Butterfly Flutterby   view full review
Delish! Been making this for years. I cook my pasta the day before and marinate them with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by Deb. B   view full review
I gave this 5 starts BUT I used all the suggestions from the other reviewers -but it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by 4everLuuvd   view full review
AWESOME AS IS RECIPE! I am picky about pasta salad and THIS WAS VERY GOOD! Since the original...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2007 by MISSIMIN   view full review
The best pasta salad I ever had. I followed a reviewers suggestion and used Good Seasons...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2007 by dakotacabinquilts   view full review
I made a number of changes based on preference, and was very pleased with the result. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by phunt   view full review
My husband and I loved this salad after I made a few changes. I did try it as stated also but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by Mexitaly   view full review
I use good seasons italian dressing packets, it's the best dressing for pasta salad i've come...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by MARIO1   view full review
This was good, and attractive, but just nothing special about it. I wish it would specify a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Jennifer   view full review
I make this for most of the parties and picnics I go to and people always love it! I get lots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by LTEBBEN   view full review
I could eat this for lunch everyday! I used sliced zucchini chunks instead of broccoli. I...

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