Hearty Pasta Salad for Two

Name: Hearty Pasta Salad for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2/3 cup uncooked spiral pasta; 1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli; 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing; 1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 6 slices pepperoni, chopped; 2 slices hard salami, chopped; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives; 1 teaspoon ranch salad dressing mix; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

"Alter the vegetables any way you like! Sometimes I add tomatoes, squash or celery," notes Barbara Banski from Fenton, Michigan. "This yummy salad is always a hit at pot lucks."

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
6 slices pepperoni, chopped
2 slices hard salami, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 teaspoon ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to broccoli mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 264 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 853mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.

"Alter the vegetables any way you like! Sometimes I add tomatoes, squash or celery," notes Barbara Banski from Fenton, Michigan. "This yummy salad is always a hit at pot lucks."

Recipe Creator