Description
A delightful and flavorful Italian Dressing Pasta Salad, perfect for gatherings or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 recipe homemade Italian Dressing
- 1 lb. rotini pasta
- 3.5–4 oz. pepperoni, quartered (about ¾ cup)
- 4 oz. sliced salami, quartered (about ¾ cup)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black olives, drained and halved
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls
- Parmesan and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Italian Dressing according to the directions. Refrigerate until ready to use, then shake to recombine before using.
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and add to a large serving bowl.
- Pour HALF of the Dressing over the warm pasta and toss to combine. Add the rest of the pasta salad ingredients and toss to combine.
- For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (up to 24 hours). Chill the remaining Dressing separately.
- When ready to serve, toss with the remaining Dressing and garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- Chill the salad for improved flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.
- This salad can be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg