Awesome Pasta Salad
Awesome Pasta Salad brings together tender fusilli with cubes of provolone, savory salami and pepperoni, crisp green bell pepper, briny black olives, and sweet pimentos, all tossed in bright Italian dressing. It’s bold, tangy, and satisfying, ideal for make-ahead gatherings like picnics or potlucks where a chilled, shareable dish shines.
- Prep6 hrs
- Cook15 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli pasta in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Mix the pasta with the tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos in a large bowl. Add the salad dressing and toss to coat.
- 4
Enjoy!
- Calories 329.03 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.58 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.91 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.39 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 27.22 mg Moderate
- Sodium 741.05 mg High
- Fiber 2.97 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.5 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.81 g Low Source
- Calcium 135.18 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate
- Potassium 206.38 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 155.9 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 6.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Awesome Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 21 hrs, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Diced Pimientos, and Fusilli Pasta. Each serving provides about 329.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Awesome Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Awesome Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Diced Pimientos, Fusilli Pasta, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Awesome Pasta Salad?
- About 21 hrs in total: 6 hrs to prepare and 15 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 329.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Awesome Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
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