Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this Easy Italian Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Tender rotini pasta is combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and rich black olives for a medley of color and texture. Cubed mozzarella and savory pepperoni slices add indulgent bites, while a generous drizzle of zesty Italian dressing ties everything together. Finished with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley, this quick and easy pasta salad comes together in just 30 minutes and is best served chilled for a refreshing, make-ahead dish that’s full of bold Italian flavors. Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe is a hit for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 cup Black olives
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 0.5 cup Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, cubed mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices.
Step 4
Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Step 5
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley over the top, and toss gently to combine.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1918.3 grams (1918.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3583 |
| Total Fat 180.10g | 231% |
| Saturated Fat 63.30g | 317% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 26.10g | |
| Cholesterol 318mg | 106% |
| Sodium 7497mg | 326% |
| Total Carbohydrate 347.40g | 126% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.20g | 83% |
| Total Sugars 62.30g | |
| Protein 136.90g | 274% |
| Vitamin D 51IU | 257% |
| Calcium 2378mg | 183% |
| Iron 28mg | 154% |
| Potassium 3120mg | 66% |
Source of Calories