Italian Pasta Salad
From dmajor 15 years ago
- - to make
- Serves 8
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 and then I top it with the chicken. Read more Beautiful! See less
Ingredients
- 1 package penne pasta noodles, cooked according to package directions and drained shopping list
- 1 tablespoon olive oil shopping list
- 1 (8oz) jar of green olives(do not drain) shopping list
- 1 cup black olives, sliced(you can adjust the amount you use according to taste) shopping list
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions shopping list
- 1 cup sliced or chopped celery shopping list
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped shopping list
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper(green, yellow, or red) shopping list
- 1 container soft cream cheese with chives(8oz.) shopping list
- 1 cup mayonnaise(Kraft or Hellman's I would recommend) shopping list
- 1 cup diced salami shopping list
- dash of cracked black pepper shopping list
- 1 cup diced cheddar or colby shopping list
- 1/2 cup shredded(I recommend the shredded over the grated) shopping list
- 1 teaspoon creole spice shopping list
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder shopping list
How to make it
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Toss pasta lightly with olive oil
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve over a bed of lettuce or a nice salad.
- Serve with garlic bread.
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