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Italian Pasta Salad
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is doubly good because the pasta and veggies are marinated with Italian dressing, then drained and a mixture of mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese is added. Super delicious!
Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked spiral shaped pasta
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons thin sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups italian salad dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Place in a bowl, add tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, onions and Italian salad dressing.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
4. Drain.
5. Just before serving, combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, then stir in mozzarella and olives.
6. Gently fold into the pasta mixture.
By RecipeOfHealth.com