Quick and Easy Italian Pasta Salad

June 26, 2013

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Cooked pasta, fresh veggies, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese covered with Italian dressing. A refreshing and easy summer salad.

Dressing
2 oz Red Wine or Balsamic Vinegar
4 oz Olive Oil
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 1/2 tsp sugar

Salad
6 oz pasta cooked and drained (I used mini-rotini)
1/2 English Cucumber quartered and sliced
2 small carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup cherry/grape tomatoes, halved
3 mozzarella string cheese sticks, sliced
1/2 cup turkey mini-pepperoni's
1/2 cup dressing
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Parmesan Cheese, optional

Dressing In a 1/2 pint mason jar add all of the ingredients. Tighten the lid and shake vigorously. The dressing will separate, shake again immediately before use. Salad Cook and drain the pasta. ...
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Nutritions

Calories
282

Sodium
406mg
16% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
15g
5% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

Rice/Grains Boiled