Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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4.2

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    493 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

This Italian Pasta salad recipe has it all! Tender pasta, salty pepperoni, cubed mozzarella, lots of diced veggies and a homemade olive oil and garlic dressing. The longer it sits the better it tastes! Perfect for potlucks, BBQs or simple side dish.

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Ingredients

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For the pasta salad:

  • 3/4 pound rotini pasta cooked (~3 1/2 cups of dried pasta)
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 5 oz pepperoni cubed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper diced

For the pasta salad dressing:

  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Add pasta to a large bowl and add in remaining prepared salad ingredients.
  3. For the dressing, whisk together garlic, vinegar, sugar, and seasonings. Stream in olive oil to emulsify and pour over salad. Toss to coat and add in extra Italian seasoning as desired.
  4. Serve pasta salad or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Feel free to use 3/4 cup prepared Italian Salad Dressing in place of the homemade.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 493kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 698mg (29%) Potassium 364mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 735IU (15%) Vitamin C 29.9mg (33%) Calcium 180mg (18%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 493 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 493kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 698mg 29%
Potassium 364mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 735IU 15%
Vitamin C 29.9mg 33%
Calcium 180mg 18%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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