Description
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings. This vibrant dish features a medley of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for more. Tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing and loaded with fresh ingredients like pepperoni, salami, and mozzarella pearls, this pasta salad is not just delicious but also incredibly versatile. You can prepare it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Rotini pasta
- Homemade Italian dressing
- Pepperoni
- Salami
- Fresh mozzarella pearls
- Cherry tomatoes
- Black olives
- Bell peppers (orange and green)
- Red onion
- Pepperoncini
Instructions
- Prepare the homemade Italian dressing and refrigerate.
- Cook rotini pasta in salted water, then drain and place in a mixing bowl.
- Toss the warm pasta with half of the dressing, then add remaining ingredients: pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, red onion, and pepperoncini. Combine well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours before serving.
- Before serving, toss with any remaining dressing and garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg