PASTA SALAD FOR 2- - DOWNSIZED COOKING RECIPE
A protein packed pasta salad, with an abundance of different meats and cheeses. It is a colorful dish and makes a great side, or a complete meal itself.
Servings 2
Calories 392kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 slice deli ham cut thick (4 oz)
- 1 slice cooked salami cut thick (4oz)
- 1/4 cup mini pepperoni pieces or 5 pizza style slices, cut in half
- 4 oz chunk colby cheese
- 4 oz chunk provolone cheese
- 5 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2-3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
Instructions
- Boil rotini in salted water as directed on box, about 12 minutes; drain and cool. Place pasta in serving bowl.
- Add peppers to pasta. Cut ham, salami, colby and provolone cheese into 1/2-inch cubes. Add these ingredients, along with the pepperoni and tomatoes to pasta bowl.
- Add the Italian dressing slowly, tossing ingredients to coat all ingredients.
- Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Gently toss pasta again prior to serving.
- Notes
- May need to add a small amount of dressing after the pasta salad sets to chill if it seems a little dry.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- I use Rotini pasta, but any short, twisted pasta can be used. This shape holds the dressing better.
- Rinse and drain the pasta after cooking. Allow it to cool completely before adding the other ingredients.
- Use any fresh vegetables that your family likes.
- Different varieties of cheese can be used also.
- Allow this to chill at least 4 hours before serving. Toss ingredients gently prior to serving.
- This can be made a day ahead, but I recommend adding the cheeses the day of serving. At times my cheese has turned a little white after 24 hours.