Summer Fresh Pasta Salad
Pasta Salad
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Microwave Time: 10-15 minutes
1 cup tri-color Rotini
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup Italian salad dressing
¼ cup summer sausage or salami, cubed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup black olives, chopped
½ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup fresh broccoli, chopped
½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
Combine water and noodles in a microwave safe dish, and microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until noodles are cooked through. While the noodles are cooking, cube the sausage, and chop the vegetables, and set aside. When noodles are fully cooked, drain excess water, and rinse with cold water to cool the noodles. Replace the noodles in a clean bowl or mixing dish. Add in olive oil and salad dressing, and mix thoroughly into noodles, ensuring all noodles are coated (to prevent sticking). Add in sausage, green pepper, tomatoes, olives, broccoli and onion, and mix well. Finally, top with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve chilled.
