Paula's Italian Pasta Salad

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Total Time:
20 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 pound bow tie pasta
  • 1 cup store-bought balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 2/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/2 diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan, for topping

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the pasta cook it according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette, mayonnaise, and sugar.

Drain the pasta well, transfer to a large serving bowl, and let cool. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, green pepper, salt, to taste, and the black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the cheese, toss lightly, and serve.

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  • on January 30, 2013

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    Love it! It was delicious.

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  • on August 03, 2012

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    I tried it...I guess its just not for me. Im usually with Paula with her recipes, but this isnt one that hit for me. Oh well

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  • on July 31, 2012

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    This was an "okay" salad. The balsamic made the pasta brown and it was not appetizing. My husband would not even try the salad because of the color.

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