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Italian Pasta Salad
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Add colorful veggies to a tasty Italian pasta salad for an effortless meal.
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup marinade from the artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (12 oz) rainbow rotini pasta
  • 1 jar (12 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, marinade reserved
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 English (seedless) cucumber, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped (1/3 cup)
  • 1/3 cup sliced green olives
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
Instructions:
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well with the lid on tightly.
  • Prepare the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool before draining well.
  • Combine the remaining salad ingredients with pasta in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.