Italian Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Italian Pasta Salad, bursting with colorful rotini, savory salami, crisp bell peppers, and creamy mozzarella pearls. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer lunch.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
29 g
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Cholesterol
46 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
15 g
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Saturated Fat
7 g
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Sodium
1893 mg
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Sugar
5 g
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Fat
21 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Gather all your ingredients and prepare them according to the ingredient list. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking process. Ensure the pasta is completely cool. (15 minutes)
03 Step
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In a large bowl, gently combine the cooled pasta, diced salami, sliced bell peppers, chopped red onion, mozzarella balls, and drained black olives. (10 minutes)
04 Step
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Pour the Italian-style salad dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. (2 minutes)
05 Step
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Season the pasta salad with the dry Italian-style salad dressing mix, starting with a smaller amount and adding more to taste. Stir well to combine and ensure even distribution of the seasoning. (3 minutes)
06 Step
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Just before serving, sprinkle generously with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve chilled and enjoy! (2 minutes)
For the best flavor, allow the pasta salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Use a high-quality Italian-style salad dressing for the most authentic taste. Consider making your own homemade vinaigrette for an extra special touch.
Feel free to customize the salad with other vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, or artichoke hearts.
If you don't have ciliegine mozzarella balls, you can use a larger fresh mozzarella and cut it into small cubes.
Taste the salad before adding all of the dry salad dressing mix, as the amount needed may vary depending on your preference.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.8/ 5 ( 171 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
Chaim Grady
Sep 14, 2024I used gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly. So glad I found this recipe!
Luigi Witting
Aug 29, 2024I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. It was delicious!
Jeremie Nitzsche
Aug 6, 2024This recipe is a lifesaver for potlucks! Everyone always raves about it.
Davion Schmitt
Jul 20, 2024Made this for a picnic and it was a huge hit! So easy to transport and serve.
Stephen Langosh
Apr 10, 2024The dry Italian dressing mix really kicks up the flavor. I highly recommend it!
Cicero Rau
Dec 30, 2023I let it marinate overnight and the flavors were even better the next day.
Jabari Mckenzie
Dec 10, 2023My kids loved this! It's a great way to get them to eat their veggies.
Angie Gutkowski
Jul 3, 2023The mozzarella balls are a must! They add such a nice creamy texture.