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Italian Pasta Salad

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Submitted by: cindy lee rockette

 

You can vary the ingredients in this salad by substituting some sweet peppers or zucchini.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 12-oz. boxes dried tri-color rotini pasta
  • 8 oz. mild cheddar cheese, cut up
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut up
  • 1/4 pound pepperoni, cut up
  • 1/4 pound hard salami, cut up
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
  • 4 roma tomatoes, cup up
  • 1 small can sliced olives, drained
  • 1 16 oz. bottle Italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesean cheese

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Method

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain. In a large salad bowl combine pasta, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, salami, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives. Combine salad dressing, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. Pour over pasta mixture; toss until combined. Cover and chill before serving.

 

Notes: If the pasta seems to get a little dry, just add a littlt olive oil and stir into salad.

 

Number of Servings: about 12 - 14

 

Submitted by: cindy lee rockette ()

 

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