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Italian Pasta Salad
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
450
A vibrant and flavorful Italian Pasta Salad perfect for picnics and gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Pasta
16
oz
rotini pasta
1
pint
cherry (or grape) tomatoes
(sliced)
1
english
cucumber
(chopped)
0.5
red
red onion
(thinly sliced)
8
oz
fresh mozzarella balls
(mozzarella pearls or Bocconcini)
4
oz
salami
(sliced)
0.75
cup
kalamata olives
(sliced)
0.75
cup
pepperoncini
0.5
cup
fresh parsley and fresh basil
(chopped)
Italian salad dressing
Instructions
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and cool.
Mix cooked pasta with chopped vegetables, mozzarella, salami, olives, pepperoncini, and herbs in a large bowl.
Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate to marinate.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate for a few hours or overnight. Reserve some dressing to toss right before serving.
Calories:
450
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Pasta