Rainbow Pasta Salad

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This rainbow pasta salad is good for all seasons. The terrific Italian-flavored pasta salad is loaded with broccoli, pepperoni, and cheese.

Submitted by CESTIE
Updated on May 22, 2024
close up view of Rainbow Pasta Salad with black olives, broccoli and cheese on a plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta

  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

  • 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets

  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced

  • 4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse twice in cold water.

  2. Toss cooked pasta, dressing, cheese, broccoli, olives, and pepperoni in a large bowl until well combined.

  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

415 Calories
29g Fat
26g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 1518mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 250mg 19%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 128mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.