Description
This Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the best of fresh vegetables, savory Italian salami, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed together with colorful rotini pasta. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or family dinners, this easy-to-make cold pasta salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavors in every bite. Its tangy dressing complements the crunchy veggies and hearty salami, making it an irresistible addition to your meal. Plus, it can be made ahead of time for even better flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta
- 2/3 lb Italian salami, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 6 oz black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with salami, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, black olives, and Parmesan.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently until everything is well mixed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg