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Metal bowl of tri color pasta salad with olives and pepperoni on marble table top.

Tri Color Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

By: Jessica Ashcroft
5 from 3 votes
This Italian pasta salad is perfect for a crowd! With fresh veggies, a tangy dressing, and lots of pasta, you can serve this as a side dish at your next barbeque.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 ounces tri-color pasta
  • 3 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 2 large carrots
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 broccoli head
  • 6 ounces canned olives
  • 2 cup Italian salad dressing, I like Kraft Tuscan House Italian Dressing
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl to cool in the refrigerator.
  • 15 minutes before serving, cut the pepperoni slices in half.
  • Peel and slice the carrots, chop the red onion, and chop the broccoli flowerettes into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the pepperoni, vegetables, and olives to the cooled pasta.
  • Add half of the Italian dressing and stir to combine.
  • Add half of the cheese and mix well.
  • Mix in the rest of the dressing and finish with the remaining cheese on top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2646IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
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