Classic Pasta Salad
Description
This classic pasta salad recipe is loaded with Italian meats, veggies, and three types of cheese — it's perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package tricolor rotini pasta
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1 1/2 cups Italian-style salad dressing
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1/2 cup diced pepperoni
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1/2 cup diced salami
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1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2 medium cucumber, diced
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1/3 cup sliced black olives
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1/3 medium red onion, diced
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12 cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
2
Stir dressing, pepperoni, salami, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, cucumber, black olives, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into rotini; toss to combine.
3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; set aside in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.