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Italian Pasta Salad in a white serving platter
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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

A delicious Italian Pasta Salad recipe is a wonderful side dish and great for sharing at potlucks and gatherings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 1 Pasta Side Dish
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Farfalle Pasta Bow-Tie , cooked according to directions
  • 4 oz. Diced Pancetta
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 Purple Onion diced
  • 8 oz. Mozzarella Pearls small mozzarella balls
  • 6 oz. Black Olives rinsed & drained
  • 1/2 Sliced Pepperocini drained
  • 1 c Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 c Zesty Italian Salad Dressing
  • 1/4 c Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to manufacturer directions. My general rule with pasta is to salt the cooking water, bring to a boil, add pasta and cook for 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, add diced pancetta and cook until it begins to brown.
  • Add green peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté with the pancetta until the vegetables begin to soften, 6-7 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the pasta, pancetta, onions and peppers along with salad dressing. Mix to combine.
  • Add shredded Parmesan, mozzarella pearls, pepperocini slices, black olives and tomatoes to the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine everything.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 368mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g