Description
This Italian Pasta Salad Recipe is a delicious and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick meal. Filled with vibrant vegetables, savory meats, and tangy dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3/4 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Cook the rotini pasta until al dente, then rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the salad: In a bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, olives, onions, mozzarella, and pepperoni.
- Add dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the salad, season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with different cheeses or meats.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni.
- Great for meal prep or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
