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Summer means BBQ season! Which means…PASTA SALAD! If you saw my other pasta salad recipe, (Pesto Pasta Salad), you know I LOVE pasta salad. If we are grilling out or entertaining, I am making a pasta salad of some sort. It’s my favorite summer side dish! Specifically this recipe, I grew up on this pasta salad. My mom would always make this for events or family bbq’s. It is so easy to make and very flavorful. Kid friendly too! I covered this pasta salad in a creamy Italian dressing, parmesan cheese, paired with olives, diced cheese, and the best part…pepperoni! As always, I love to hear your thoughts and I hope when you are grilling out this becomes a family favorite recipe!
-Simply Enjoy
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Italian Pasta Salad
Description
Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to directions. Once it has been cooked, drain, rinse in cold water and place in a large serving bowl.
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While the pasta is cooking, chop the cheese into tiny cubes. Set aside
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Rinse the black olives, set aside.
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In the large serving bowl, add the cheese, olives, and pepperoni to the pasta. Stir.
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Lightly drizzle the dressing over the pasta, add a little at a time. Stir. Once the pasta is covered (not soaked) in the dressing, lightly sprinkle half of the parmesan cheese over the pasta. Stir well.
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Cover the bowl and set in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, or make the night before. When you are ready to serve the pasta salad, lightly drizzle a little more salad dressing over it. This helps enhance the flavor a little more. Lightly sprinkle the rest of the parmesan cheese over and stir well. Enjoy!
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