How To Make Pasta Salad | Pasta Salad w/ Homemade Dressing Recipe #Mrmakeithappen #pastasalad

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

Add a couple tablespoons of salt to a large pot of water and bring it to a boil.

Cook rotini noodles according to package instructions, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Chop broccolini into bite-sized pieces, removing the stems.

Cut cucumber in half, then into bite-sized pieces.

Dice red onion into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare olives as desired, either whole or sliced.

Cut cherry tomatoes in half or into bite-sized pieces.

Dice fresh parsley for garnish.

Cut salami and pepperoni into strips.

Cube feta cheese and cheddar cheese.

In a bowl, combine half a cup of basil infused olive oil, a few tablespoons of garlic infused balsamic vinegar, and a couple tablespoons of Duke's mayonnaise.

Add Italian seasoning and all-purpose seasoning to taste, along with a little parmesan cheese, and whisk together to make the dressing.

Drain the cooked pasta and cool it in the fridge for 30 to 45 minutes.

Combine the cooled pasta with broccolini, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, salami, pepperoni, cheddar, and feta cheese.

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well until everything is evenly combined.

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