Picnic Pasta Salad Italiano Recipe Recipe

Name: Picnic Pasta Salad Italiano Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (16 ounce.) box med. macaroni shells; 1/2 (16 ounce.) box pasta ruffles; 1/2 (16 ounce.) box tri-color rotini pasta (spinach, tomato, etc.); 4 ounce. pepperoni, sliced thin and cut into strips; 8 ounce. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 c. sliced black olives; 2 sm. zucchini, cut into cubes and blanched; 3 Italian tomatoes, seeds removed, diced; 2 carrots, shredded; 2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 (16 ounce.) bottle Wishbone extra virgin olive oil classics Italian dressing

Servings: persons

1/2 (16 ounce.) box med. macaroni shells
1/2 (16 ounce.) box pasta ruffles
1/2 (16 ounce.) box tri-color rotini pasta (spinach, tomato, etc.)
4 ounce. pepperoni, sliced thin and cut into strips
8 ounce. shredded Mozzarella cheese
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 c. sliced black olives
2 sm. zucchini, cut into cubes and blanched
3 Italian tomatoes, seeds removed, diced
2 carrots, shredded
2/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce.) bottle Wishbone extra virgin olive oil classics Italian dressing

1
Cook pastas according to package instructions.
2
Drain, rinse and allow to cold.
3
Reserve Mozzarella, Parmesan and Italian dressing.
4
Toss all remaining ingredients in large salad bowl.
5
Add in 8 ounce.
6
of Italian dressing and toss.
7
Chill 6 hrs or possibly overnight.
8
Just before serving (or possibly leaving for the picnic!
9
), add in the Mozzarella, Parmesan and remaining 8 ounce.
10
Italian dressing.
11
Toss thoroughly and enjoy!

696

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 (16 ounce.) box med. macaroni shells, 1/2 (16 ounce.) box pasta ruffles, 1/2 (16 ounce.) box tri-color rotini pasta (spinach, tomato, etc.), 4 ounce. pepperoni, sliced thin and cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Picnic Pasta Salad Italiano Recipe 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.

Picnic Pasta Salad Italiano Recipe

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