Awesome Pasta Salad
Awesome Pasta Salad is a hearty and colorful dish made with fusilli pasta, meats, cheeses, vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, it’s a versatile recipe that works as both a main dish and a side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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
Instructions
- Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, pepperoni, green bell pepper, black olives, and pimentos.
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl and toss gently to mix.
- Pour the Italian salad dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
Swap fusilli with rotini, penne, or farfalle for a different pasta shape.
Add cucumbers, red onions, or banana peppers for crunch and flavor.
Use mozzarella instead of provolone for a milder taste.
Make it vegetarian by omitting meats and adding more vegetables.
Reserve some dressing to stir in just before serving if salad seems dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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