Quick Italian Pasta Salad

Italian pasta salad is the perfect summer dish.  Quick to prepare and the leftovers are delicious as lunch the next day.

Servings
8
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
10 Min
Ingredients
1 pkg. (12 oz.) plain or tricolor rotini pasta
1 cup balsamic salad dressing
2 tsp. Italian seasonings
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ lb. Italian salami, thick sliced and cut into quarters, optional
¾ cup Borden® Cheddar Cheese, cubed
½ cup Borden® Finely Shredded Aged Parmesan Shreds
1 jar (6 oz.) quartered, marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup chopped bell pepper, red, green, yellow or a variety of colors
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1 can (2.25 oz.) black olives, sliced
Steps
1
WHISK the salad dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt together in a large bowl until well blended; set aside.
2
COOK the pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water and toss with the dressing mixture.
3
STIR in the remaining ingredients and refrigerate, covered until service.
NOTE:
Preparing the day before serving will allow the flavors to blend. Add a little more dressing before serving if the salad seems dry.