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picnic pasta salad

Tri-color rotini and tortellini pasta salad tossed in Italian dressing, mixed with vegetables, beans, and meat.

25 min
Easy
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picnic pasta salad

Ingredients

tricolor spiral pasta 1 package (12 ounces)
refrigerated tricolor tortellini 1 package (10 ounces)
marinated artichoke hearts (undrained) 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces)
fresh broccoli florets 1/2 pound
provolone cheese (cubed) 12 ounces
hard salami (cubed) 12 ounces
sweet red pepper (chopped) 1 medium
green pepper (chopped) 1 medium
garbanzo beans or chickpeas (rinsed and drained) 1 can (15 ounces)
sliced ripe olives (drained) 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each)
red onion (chopped) 1 medium
garlic cloves (minced) 4
Italian salad dressing mix 2 envelopes

Instructions

1

Step 1

Cook spiral pasta and tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the artichokes, broccoli, provolone cheese, salami, peppers, beans, olives, onion and garlic.

2

Step 2

Prepare salad dressing according to package directions; pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate.