{"id":444,"date":"2024-05-02T02:22:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T02:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/?p=444"},"modified":"2025-02-16T16:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T16:44:13","slug":"italian-pasta-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/02\/italian-pasta-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Pasta Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"901\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/italian-pasta-salad-11-700x901-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><em>This EASY Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, red onion and olives all tossed together with a zesty homemade Italian dressing!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1545\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"This EASY Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, red onion and olives all tossed together with a zesty homemade Italian dressing!\" class=\"wp-image-24314 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/italian-pasta-salad-11-1200x1545-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-save-recipe cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-container one-line save-recipe wpforms-location-save_recipe_block wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-19619\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-head-container\">\n<div class=\"wpforms-title\">Want to save this recipe?<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpforms-description\">Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! 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You could also use farfalle or penne pasta.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>veggies<\/strong> \u2013 for this pasta salad I used sliced cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes), crisp cucumbers and red onion, but you could also add in other vegetables such as chopped bell peppers, broccoli or asparagus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>mozzarella cheese<\/strong> \u2013 I used mozzarella cheese pearls (also known as Bocconcini), but you could also use large balls or slices of mozzarella and simple cut them into pieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>salami<\/strong> \u2013 spicy salami really gives this pasta salad so much flavor, but feel free to use whatever salami or sausage you like best.<\/li>\n<li><strong>pepperoncini<\/strong> \u2013 this is completely optional, but adds a kick of flavor and spice to this Italian pasta salad!  You could also add in some red pepper flakes for even more spice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>olives<\/strong> \u2013 I used sliced kalamata olives, but feel free to use black olives (or even green olives), if you prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>fresh herbs<\/strong> \u2013 a combination of chopped fresh parsley and fresh basil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>dressing<\/strong> \u2013 this easy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/easy-italian-dressing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homemade Italian dressing<\/a> is what makes this pasta salad so dang delicious!  Made with a combination of olive oil, vinegar, parmesan cheese, garlic and spices, it adds so much flavor to every bite!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Italian Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chop veggies and herbs.<\/strong>\u00a0 This might be the most time-consuming part, but hey play that podcast or blast some music \u2013 I promise it\u2019s worth all the chopping!\u00a0 Slice the tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion, roughly chop the salami, kalamata olives and fresh herbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boil the pasta.<\/strong>\u00a0 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.  Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the dressing.<\/strong>\u00a0 While the pasta is cooking, you can whip up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/easy-italian-dressing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian dressing<\/a>!\u00a0 Simply whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, parmesan cheese, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, dried herbs, salt and pepper in a jar or bowl and set aside until ready to use.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toss the salad.<\/strong>\u00a0 In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, chopped veggies, salami, mozzarella balls, pepperoncini, olives and fresh herbs.  Drizzle everything with the Italian dressing, giving it a good toss, and season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.\u00a0 <\/li>\n<li><strong>Marinate.<\/strong>\u00a0 You can either serve this immediately\u00a0<em>or<\/em>\u00a0marinate for a few hours before serving.  To marinate, cover the pasta salad and place it in the fridge allowing the flavors to marinate for a few hours or even overnight.  I even like to reserve a little extra dressing to toss right before serving since the pasta really soaks up a lot of it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1710\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"This EASY Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, red onion and olives all tossed together with a zesty homemade Italian dressing!\" class=\"wp-image-24313 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.firepageohio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/italian-pasta-salad-2-1200x1710-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepping and Storage<\/h2>\n<p><strong>To Store:<\/strong>  The great thing about this pasta salad is that it tastes great warm OR cold and will last up to\u00a0<strong>3 to 4 days<\/strong>\u00a0in your fridge.\u00a0 Just make sure to store any leftovers in a sealed, airtight container.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><strong>To Prep:<\/strong>  The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/easy-italian-dressing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italian vinaigrette<\/a> can be made up to a week ahead of time and stored in the fridge prior to making the pasta salad.  Just make sure to let the dressing sit at room temp at least 15 minutes before tossing with with the pasta salad and give the dressing a good shake to mix it all up.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Pasta Salad Recipes<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/summer-pesto-pasta-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Pesto Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/roasted-veggie-pasta-salad\/\">Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/marinated-summer-caprese-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marinated Summer Caprese Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/loaded-veggie-pasta-salad-with-sweet-basil-vinaigrette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loaded Veggie Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/rainbow-orzo-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rainbow Orzo Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/5-minute-pea-arugula-pesto-pasta-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pea and Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/broccoli-grape-harvest-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Broccoli Grape Harvest Salad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Hope you all enjoy this Easy Italian Pasta Salad and if you love this as much as we do, please leave me <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\u2b50\" class=\"wp-smiley lazyload\" style=\"height: 1em;max-height: 1em\" data-src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/72x72\/2b50.png\"> below and don\u2019t forget to tag me on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eaturselfskinny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0using the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! 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class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Salad, Side Dish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Italian Pasta Salad<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container 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<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-24318 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"24318\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">452<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-24318-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"24318\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">rotini pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pint<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cherry (or grape) tomatoes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">english cucumber<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red onion<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">thinly sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh mozzarella balls <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I used mozzarella pearls (or Bocconcini)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salami<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kalamata olives<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">sliced<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepperoncini <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh parsley and fresh basil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/easy-italian-dressing\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\">Italian salad dressing<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-24318-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"24318\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-24318-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Bring a large pot of water to a boil, sprinkle in some salt, and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-24318-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Mix together the cooked pasta, chopped veggies, mozzarella, salami, pepperoncini, olives and fresh herbs in a large bowl and drizzle the whole thing with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/easy-italian-dressing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Italian dressing<\/a>.\u00a0 Give it a good toss, season with additional salt and pepper, as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-24318-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>You can either serve this immediately\u00a0<em>or<\/em>\u00a0marinate for a few hours before serving. To marinate, cover the pasta salad and place it in the fridge allowing the flavors to marinate for a few hours or even overnight. I even like to reserve a little extra dressing to toss right before serving since the pasta really soaks up a lot of it.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">\/8th of recipe<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">452<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">47.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">17.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">23.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">467.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatyourselfskinny.com\/italian-pasta-salad\/\">Italian Pasta Salad<\/a> appeared first on <a 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