Summer Pasta Salad II

A colorful and hearty pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

  • rotini/corkscrew pasta (1 pound)
  • red bell pepper (1 )
  • zucchini (1 small)
  • red onion (1 small)
  • salami (0.5 pound)
  • pepperoni (0.5 pound)
  • mozzarella cheese (0.5 pound)
  • artichoke hearts (1 (6 ounce) can)
  • sliced black olives (1 (2 ounce) can)
  • fresh broccoli (0.25 cup)
  • Italian-style salad dressing (2 cups)
  • grated Parmesan cheese (0.25 cup)
  • fresh parsley (2 tablespoons)
  • garlic (1 clove)
  • salt (0 )
  • pepper (0 )
  • tomato (1 )

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, olives, and broccoli in a large serving bowl. Pour in 1 cup dressing and mix until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  3. Right before serving, toss pasta salad with remaining 1 cup dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Garnish with tomato wedges.

Nutrition

(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)

  • kcal: 505
  • fat: 36 g
  • sats: 11 g
  • carbs: 25 g
  • fibre: 2 g
  • protein: 21 g
  • salt: 1.9 g