Best Italian Layered Pasta Salad Recipes

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ITALIAN LAYERED PASTA SALAD



Italian Layered Pasta Salad image

Bring this Italian layered pasta salad to your next potluck or party! This easy-to-prepare dish is a great complement for a picnic or luncheon.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups gemelli pasta, cooked, drained
1 large onion, sliced
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas), thawed, drained
1 pkg. (8 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Cotto Salami, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Balsamic Parmesan Asiago Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend
1 cup halved grape tomato es

Steps:

  • Layer first 4 ingredients in clear 3-qt. serving bowl.
  • Mix mayo, dressing and half the basil; spread over salad, sealing to edge of bowl. Top with cheese and tomatoes.
  • Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled. Toss gently and sprinkle with remaining basil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 8 g

LAYERED ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



Layered Italian Pasta Salad image

Toss this delicious layered pasta salad just before serving to make sure everyone gets a taste of the delicious Italian-style ingredients.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box (16 oz.) rotini pasta
1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 green pepper, sliced
1 cup turkey pepperoni, cut into quarters
8 oz. KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1/4 cup KRAFT Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Tbsp. garlic salt
1/2 Tbsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 Tbsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 Tbsp. parsley

Steps:

  • COOK and drain pasta according to directions on box, rinse with cold water.
  • CHOP all vegetables, pepperoni and cheese.
  • LAYER one-third of the pasta in a 4 quart bowl, top with Pepperoni, Tomatoes, Peppers, Green Onions and Olives.
  • SPRINKLE with 1 tablespoon seasoning blend.
  • REPEAT layers 2 times.
  • TOP with cubed KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese and KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese.
  • COMBINE Vinegar, Water, Oil and Italian Seasoning packet in GOOD SEASONS Cruet Kit. Shake well.
  • POUR Italian Dressing over Salad.
  • COVER with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Toss gently just before serving.
  • STORE leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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