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Quick Italian Pasta Sala

Quick Italian Pasta Salad that Will Make Your Taste Buds Dance

This Quick Italian Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta or substitute with penne or bowtie pasta
For the Meats
  • 3 oz Pepperoni or substitute with any deli meats
  • 3 oz Salami or substitute with any deli meats
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or substitute with diced regular tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives or omit if desired
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers (Orange & Green) or substitute with any color bell pepper or cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion or substitute with green onions or shallots
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini or substitute with banana peppers
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Pearls or substitute with cubed mozzarella
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Italian Dressing or substitute with store-bought if short on time

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl while still warm.
  2. Dress the Pasta: Pour half of the homemade Italian dressing over the warm rotini and toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. Add the Ingredients: Fold in the pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, black olives, bell peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, and mozzarella pearls into the pasta mixture.
  4. Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Final Toss: Before serving, give the salad a good toss and drizzle the remaining dressing over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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