Italian Sandwich Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a fun salad that uses the same ingredients you would in an Italian sandwich. Water chestnuts give it a nice crunch!! Ingredients:
4 -5 cups of cooked tri-color spiral pasta |
4 slices dill pickles, chopped fine |
1 can ripe olives or 1 can black olives, drained and halved |
1 bunch green onion, sliced fine |
snipped chives (optional) |
1 cup of chopped sweet pepper (green, yellow, red) |
1 can water chestnut, slices drained & chopped |
2 medium tomatoes, chopped |
1 cup of chopped ham or 1 cup pastrami or 1 cup any meat, of choice (optional) |
1/2 cup of chopped cooper cheese or 1/2 cup any cheese, of choice (optional) |
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil |
3 teaspoons cider vinegar |
1 teaspoon onion powder |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
salt and pepper |
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning or 3 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta and set aside.
2. Place onions, dill pickles, olives, water chestnuts, chives and peppers in a bowl.
3. Add oil, vinegar and spices.
4. Marinate for 15-20 minutes or so.
5. Add pasta,tomatoes, meat and cheese and toss lightly.
6. Serve cold.
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