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Mom's Traditional Pasta Salad Recipe

If you need a delicious pasta salad, I have the recipe for you! It only takes a few minutes to throw together and EVERYONE will love it!
Serving8
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces rotini tri-colored pasta
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 can sliced black olives
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can mushrooms, small
  • 1 package pepperoni, small, (cut into quarters, or you can use the new mini pepperoni)
  • 8 ounces marbled cheddar, 1 block, , cut into cubes (any cheese will work)
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 16 ounces italian salad dressing, (any brand works great)

Equipment

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta as it directs on the package. Pour cooked pasta into a large bowl. Then add red and green peppers, cucumber, sliced olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, pepperoni, cheese cubes, and onion.
  • Pour Italian dressing on salad (you can use fat-free or low-fat if you want). Mix well. Put salad in fridge for a couple of hours before serving. Stir again before serving. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 589 kcal · Carbohydrates: 46 g · Protein: 18 g · Fat: 37 g · Saturated Fat: 11 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 48 mg · Sodium: 1814 mg · Potassium: 442 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 11 g · Vitamin A: 1300 IU · Vitamin C: 38 mg · Calcium: 264 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish