Awesome Pasta Salad

4.6
(725)

This pasta salad with pepperoni, tomatoes, and provolone cheese is the best I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ½ pound provolone cheese, cubed

  • ½ pound salami, cubed

  • ¼ pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half

  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained

  • 1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained

  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.

  3. Combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos in a large bowl. Pour in salad dressing; toss to coat.

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  4. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
17g Fat
14g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 759mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 207mg 4%

* 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.