Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 -4 cups dry spiral shaped pasta
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 -4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups prepared italian salad dressing
3/4-1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
2 cups finely cubed ham
1 (2 1/4 oz) can sliced olives (choice of black or green)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
salt (optional and to taste)
4 -6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut into wedges (or sliced )

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse the cooked pasta under cold water; drain again then place the cooked pasta into large a bowl.
Add in tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers and green onion or red onion and Italian salad dressing; toss to mix then cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight mixing a few times during chilling (the Italian dressing acts as a marinade).
After 6-24 hours chilling time drain any excess water or juice from the tomatoes and mushrooms that has accumulated in the bottom of the bowl (there might be no juice at all).
Add in the cubed mozzarella cheese, ham and olives; toss with a spoon.
In a small bowl whisk together the with mayonnaise and parmesan cheese until smooth and combined; add into the salad mixture; toss to combine.
Season with freshly ground black pepper and salt if desired (to taste) .
Transfer to a lettuce-lined bowl.
Place the egg wedges around the bowl.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	514.18 Kcal (2153 kJ)
Calories from fat	360.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.09g	62%
Cholesterol	182.38mg	61%
Sodium	1932.75mg	81%
Potassium	418.34mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.57g	5%
Sugars	5.13g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1g	4%
Protein	22.36g	45%
Vitamin C	19.6mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	7.9mg	44%
Calcium	206.8mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.94 Kcal (619 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.53g	62%
Cholesterol	52.47mg	61%
Sodium	556.09mg	81%
Potassium	120.36mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.19g	5%
Sugars	1.48g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	4%
Protein	6.43g	45%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	2.3mg	44%
Calcium	59.5mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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