Pantry Pasta Salad

PANTRY PASTA SALAD

This cold pasta salad recipe features delicious, colorful pasta, Italian dressing, cheddar cheese chunks, and more. It’s a classic side dish that goes well with pretty much any protein, especially delicious grilled or fried chicken.

Ingredients you will need:

  • 1 (12 oz.) package twist rainbow pasta
  • 1/2 head fresh cauliflower
  • 1/2 head fresh broccoli
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 C. cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
  • 1 C. pepperoni slices, cut in half
  • 1 (16 oz.) can black olives, drained
  • 3/4 C. Italian dressing

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook 1 12 oz. package of twist rainbow pasta. Drain and let cool. In a large bowl, add half a head of fresh cauliflower cut into small pieces, a half head of broccoli cut into small pieces, and a half a red onion cut into half inch chunks.

Add 1 cup of half inch chunk cheddar cheese, 1 cup of halved pepperoni slices, a drained can of black olives, and ¾ cup of Italian dressing. Mix well. If you want to make this salad in advance, be sure to add a little more Italian dressing just before serving.

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