Easy Italian Pasta Salad

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This bow tie Italian pasta salad is easy to make, and everyone loves it!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
15
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

  • 2 (6 ounce) cans sliced black olives

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 cucumber, chopped

  • 5 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta in cold water until cool; drain.

  2. Toss pasta, tomatoes, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, black olives, and celery together in a large bowl.

  3. Pour Italian-style dressing over pasta mixture; toss to coat.

  4. Chill salad for 20 minutes before serving.

36 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189 Calories
7g Fat
28g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 456mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* 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.