5 from 275 votes
Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad combines cooked rotini pasta with fresh cherry tomatoes, cubed mozzarella, pepperoni, diced green bell pepper, and black olives, all tossed in a tangy Italian dressing with Parmesan cheese. The salad chills for at least an hour to meld the flavors, resulting in a colorful, savory dish that balances creamy, salty, and fresh tastes. It's a popular choice for gatherings or a make-ahead side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
1 hr
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
398 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta (We love the multi-colored)
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese cubed
- 4 oz pepperoni cut in half
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 can black olives 6 oz, drained
- 8 oz Italian dressing
- 6 oz Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- Bring a large of of water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente. You want your pasta firm.
- Drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, green pepper, and black olives.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the top. Add in the Parmesan cheese and stir to coat.
- Let sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour for the flavors to come together.
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Notes
- Adding red onion provides a sharper, more pungent flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Fresh mozzarella or fresh herbs can be included to enhance the salad’s texture and aroma.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
1211mg
(50%)
Potassium
239mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
531IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
296mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1211mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 239mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 531IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.