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Italian pasta salad

Classic Italian Pasta Salad

5 from 1 review

Classic Italian Pasta salad is made with fresh ingredients, your favorite Italian dressing, and can be made a day ahead for parties or get togethers! It's a simple pasta recipe that generations have loved!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (16 oz) rotini – tricolor or original
  • 1 small head (about 1 cup) broccoli, cleaned and cut into small pieces
  • 1 bell pepper or 1 cup multi-color peppers, diced
  • 1 (8 oz) can black olives, drained and sliced
  • 1 (8 oz) Cherry Tomatoes, washed and cut in half
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup English cucumber, sliced thinly and quartered
  • 1 cup pepperoni pieces or salami, cut or (1-5 oz. mini pepperoni)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, plus a little for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bottle (16 oz) Italian salad dressing
  • Fresh basil, chopped for garnish if desired

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to directions on box for al dente, rinse in cold water
  2. Add pasta to large bowl
  3. Add all vegetables, cheese, meat, salt and pepper and stir to combine
  4. Add salad dressing and toss to coat well
  5. Cover and chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving
  6. Store leftovers in refrigerator
  • Author: Alison Wood
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Additional Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 108
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 295
  • Fat: 8
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 3
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 20