Description
Classic Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together an array of colorful ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make salad features tri-color rotini tossed with fresh vegetables, savory meats, and creamy cheeses, all coated in a delightful homemade vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 12 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces olives (sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups olive oil
- 1/2 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook tri-color rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg