Italian Pasta Salad
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5.0
1,209 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Refrigerate
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
664 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Italian Pasta Salad
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The BEST Italian Pasta Salad recipe is easy to make, loaded with all the good stuff, and tossed in zesty homemade dressing. It will be the star of your potluck!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta , uncooked
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls (or chopped into pieces if you can't find pearls)
- 8 ounces salami , pepperoni, or beef summer sausage
- 6 ounces black olives , sliced
- 1/2 red onion , diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- pepperoncinis , sliced (optional)
For the Italian Salad Dressing (or substitute about 1 1/2 cups bottled zesty italian dressing):
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Make the salad dressing by combining all ingredients. Store the dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.
For the Pasta Salad:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain water and rinse pasta with cold water. Allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Add pasta to a large bowl and pour half of the salad dressing over it. Toss to combine. Add remaining ingredients and dressing and toss everything to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer, before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Italian Pasta Salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Variations:
- Add Meat/Protein: Add cooked chopped ham or chicken.
- Add Meat/Protein: Add cooked chopped ham or chicken.
- Add Veggies like chopped cucumber, bell pepper, shredded carrot, or cooked sautéed veggies, like zucchini, asparagus, broccoli.
- Add Veggies like chopped cucumber, bell pepper, shredded carrot, or cooked sautéed veggies, like zucchini, asparagus, broccoli.
- Meatless Italian Pasta Salad: Leave the meat out and add extra vegetables.
- Meatless Italian Pasta Salad: Leave the meat out and add extra vegetables.
- Swap the Noodles: Use farfalle, penne, or any favorite bite-size pasta.
- Swap the Noodles: Use farfalle, penne, or any favorite bite-size pasta.
- Gluten Free: Use your favorite gluten free bite size pasta noodles. We have had great luck with the Barilla rotini pasta.
- Gluten Free: Use your favorite gluten free bite size pasta noodles. We have had great luck with the Barilla rotini pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
664kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
1559mg
(65%)
Potassium
384mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
557IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
243mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 664kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1559mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 557IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 243mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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