Description
This Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal. With a mix of rotini pasta, salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and bell peppers tossed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette, this salad is a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 16 ounces tricolor rotini
- 8 ounces salami, chopped
- 1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing, store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss to combine.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Stir leftovers well and add more dressing if needed to refresh flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 818mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
