Pasta Salad

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Sep. 14, 2009

This recipe is Sooo easy and perfect to bring to a cookout and it will impress everyoneim sure of it :)

Ingredients

Tri colour rotini 1 Pound , cooked, drained
Red onion 1/2 , chopped
Garlic cloves 4 , minced
Artichoke hearts 7 Ounce , chopped
Heart of palm 7 Ounce , cut in half
Black olives 7 Ounce , roughly chopped
Cherry tomatoes 1 Pint , cut in half
Scallions 2 Medium , chopped
Italian dressing 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Grated parmesan 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)

Directions

MAKING

1. In a pot, boil water and cook the pasta according to packet directions.

2. Drain and set aside to cool.

3. In a bowl, put together pasta, onion, garlic, artichokes, hearts of palm, cherry tomatoes, olives and scallions.

4. Drizzle dressing over the pasta mixture and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese.

FINALIZING

5. Toss all the ingredients together until well mixed.

6. Taste and season the salad with salt and pepper if needed.

SERVING

7. Serve cold as desired.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 853Calories from Fat 266

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 31 g47.7%

Saturated Fat 5 g25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 1665 mg69.38%

Total Carbohydrates 118 g39.3%

Dietary Fiber 9 g36%

Sugars 23 g

Protein 25 g50%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet