Description

Classic pasta salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together colorful tri-color rotini, fresh vegetables, savory cheeses, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family gatherings, this salad is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. With its delightful combination of textures and tastes, this classic pasta salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.

Ingredients

Scale

24 ounces tri-color rotini pasta (uncooked)
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)
1.5 cups olive oil
0.5 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1.5 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Cook the tri-color rotini in salted boiling water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, diced red onion, green bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and olives.
In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 45mg