Italian Pasta Salad
A vibrant and delightful Italian Pasta Salad bursting with flavor, perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Rotini Pasta
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 English Cucumber (chopped)
- 1/2 Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- 4 oz Salami (sliced)
- 3/4 cup Kalamata Olives (sliced)
- 3/4 cup Pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
- Italian Salad Dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini Pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Prepare the Vegetables by slicing cherry tomatoes, chopping cucumber, and thinly slicing red onion.
- Chop the Fresh Herbs by finely chopping parsley and basil.
- Slice the Salami and Olives into bite-sized pieces.
- Drain and Cool the Pasta by rinsing it under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients in a large bowl, mixing pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, mozzarella, salami, olives, and pepperoncini.
- Dress the Salad with Italian dressing, starting with 1/2 cup and adjusting to taste.
- Mix in Fresh Herbs, gently folding them into the salad.
- Chill and Serve by refrigerating for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences! Cooking is about creativity and love.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian, summer salad, potluck, vegetarian
Find it online: https://flavorsbyclara.com/italian-pasta-salad/