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Italian Pasta Salad Recipe


Italian Pasta Salad Recipe
This is my classic Italian Pasta Salad that I have made for years! When I entertain I usually make an elaborate meal first I grilled chicken on an indoors grill, then I make a beautiful garden salad. I place the pasta salad on top of the garden salad... More

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Ingredients
  • 1 package penne pasta noodles, cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (8oz) jar of green olives(do not drain)
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced(you can adjust the amount you use according to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 cup sliced or chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper(green, yellow, or red)
  • 1 container soft cream cheese with chives(8oz.)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise(Kraft or Hellman's I would recommend)
  • 1 cup diced Salami
  • dash of cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup diced cheddar or colby
  • 1/2 cup shredded(I recommend the shredded over the grated)
  • 1 teaspoon creole spice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
  2. Toss pasta lightly with olive oil
  3. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Serve over a bed of lettuce or a nice salad.
  6. Serve with garlic bread.

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Very tasty!


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