Italian Pasta Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Pasta Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooked shrimp; 1 (16 oz.) box macaroni twists; 1 (16 oz.) bottle Zesty Italian dressing; 1 (6 oz.) can pitted black olives, drained; 1 (16 oz.) can chickpeas, drained; 1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced; 7 oz. jar artichokes, drained; 3 chopped green peppers; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese; Parmesan cheese to garnish; 1 bunch green scallions, chopped; 1/4 head medium iceburg lettuce, shredded; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, sliced; 3 stalks celery, chopped

Servings: persons

cooked shrimp
1 (16 oz.) box macaroni twists
1 (16 oz.) bottle Zesty Italian dressing
1 (6 oz.) can pitted black olives, drained
1 (16 oz.) can chickpeas, drained
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
7 oz. jar artichokes, drained
3 chopped green peppers
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese to garnish
1 bunch green scallions, chopped
1/4 head medium iceburg lettuce, shredded
1 pt. cherry tomatoes, sliced
3 stalks celery, chopped

1
Twenty-four hours before serving, cook macaroni twists according to box directions.
2
Drain, rinse and cool.
3
Put in large bowl and marinate overnight in Italian dressing.
4
The following day, combine all other ingredients except Parmesan cheese.
5
Chill until ready to serve.
6
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top just before serving.
7
Prepared in one half hour; cooking time 10 minutes.
8
This salad could be served with anything.
9
It is actually good without shrimp, too.

201

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooked shrimp, 1 (16 oz.) box macaroni twists, 1 (16 oz.) bottle Zesty Italian dressing, 1 (6 oz.) can pitted black olives, drained, and more.

Yes, Italian Pasta Summer 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.

Italian Pasta Summer Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions