PROTEIN PACKED PASTA SALAD
Protein Packed Pasta Salad has an abundance of different meats and cheeses in cooked rotini pasta. It is a colorful dish and makes a great side. It also makes a complete meal itself.
Servings 6
Calories 392kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 slice deli ham cut thick (8 oz)
- 1 slice cooked salami cut thick (4oz)
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni pieces or 10 pizza style slices, cut in half
- 8 oz chunk colby cheese
- 8 oz chunk provolone cheese
- 6-7 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1- 1 1/2 cups 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. Start with lesser amount of dressing and adjust to desired amount.
- Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Gently toss pasta again prior to serving.
Notes
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.