Favorite Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Favorite Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) boxtri colored pasta; 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese; 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni, Sliced then chopped; 12 green pepper, sliced; 12 red pepper, sliced; 1 cucumber, Chopped & Seeds Removed; 1 (12 ounce) box cherry tomatoes, Whole; 0.5 (6 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced; fresh oregano, chopped (Dried Can Be Subsituted); fresh basil, chopped (Dried Can Be Subsituted); ½ teaspoon celery seed; salt & pepper, to Taste; 1 (16 ounce) bottle light Italian dressing (Your Favorite, Fat Free 7 Seas is Great); parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) boxtri colored pasta
1 (8 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese
1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni, Sliced then chopped
12 green pepper, sliced
12 red pepper, sliced
1 cucumber, Chopped & Seeds Removed
1 (12 ounce) box cherry tomatoes, Whole
0.5 (6 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
fresh oregano, chopped (Dried Can Be Subsituted)
fresh basil, chopped (Dried Can Be Subsituted)
½ teaspoon celery seed
salt & pepper, to Taste
1 (16 ounce) bottle light Italian dressing (Your Favorite, Fat Free 7 Seas is Great)
parmesan cheese

1
Cook Pasta according to Package Directions.
2
Rinse in Cold Water, Drain.
3
Place pasta in a large bowl.
4
Add chopped Pepperoni, Olives, Red & Green Peppers, Cucumber, Tomatoes & Herbs.
5
Add Celery seeds, S&P, to taste.
6
Stir well.
7
Add mozzarella cheese.
8
Stir again.
9
Then add Italian Dressing.
10
Mix very well to coat.
11
Finally, sprinkle with Parmesan.
12
Great served same day.
13
If refrigerated overnight, more dressing may be needed the next day to moisten.
14
Keep Parmesan handy for individual tastes.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) boxtri colored pasta, 1 (8 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese, 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni, Sliced then chopped, 12 green pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Favorite Italian Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Favorite Italian Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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