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Saturday, April 19, 2014

Zesty Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic.  It's refreshing and has a little bit of kick!

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) box rotini pasta, cooked to your liking according to box
8 ounces Zesty Italian dressing
1 (1/2 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
3 1/2 ounces diced pepperoni (or you can use the mini pepperonis - no need to dice!)
2 1/4 ounces sliced olives, drained
4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, cubed
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese


Directions:
 
 
1. Cook the pasta, drain, and pour into large bowl.  Let cool. 


2.  Add chopped cucumber, dry ranch, pepperoni, and olives to the pasta.


3.  Stir well then add half of the bottle of dressing.


4.  Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.


5.  Right before serving add the cheese cubes, shredded mozzarella, and remaining dressing and stir well.

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