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SAL: The Ultimate Pasta Salad (12)

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The Ultimate Pasta Salad (12)

Allrecipes.com
Recipe by: Helene
55 reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
12 servings
Cook 10 min. - Chill 1 hr. - Prep 15 min. +additional chilling

"The tri-colored pasta along with the variety of vegetables, pepperoni, cheeses and spices is what makes this pasta salad out of this world. Great to take to a BBQ on those warm summer nights. This salad tastes wonderful right after you make it, but is best served the day after."

Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
1 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1 (6 ounce) can large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
1/2 cup olive oil, or to taste
1/2 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Italian seasoning to taste

Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.

2. Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

1/12 of recipe equals: Calories: 411 (Calories from Fat: 205); Total Fat: 22.7g (Saturated Fat: 6.3g); Cholesterol: 32mg; Sodium: 572mg; Total Carbohydrates: 36.2g; Sugars: 2.7g; Dietary Fiber: 4.2g; Protein: 16.1g