Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This Italian pasta salad recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion!Whether you are hosting a summer BBQ or looking for a quick and tasty lunch option, this salad is sure to please!! With its blend of fresh vegetables, flavorful pasta, and zesty dressing it's no wonder why Italian pasta salad has become a staple in our household.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 170kcal
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced red onions
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Homemade Italian Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool it down.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled penne pasta, carrots, black olives, cucumbers, red bell peppers, red onions, basil, and cheeses.
- Add 1/2 cup Italian Dressing or make your own dressing to add! To make your own follow the step below!
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Make sure the dressing is well combined.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the pasta salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1197IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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