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Rotini Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is perfect for entertaining, picnics, potlucks, or just every day at home. The flavors are fresh, delicious, and perfect for a flavorful lunch, or dinner side.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz rotini pasta (1 box)
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese cubed
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 8 oz pepperoni slices quartered
  • 1 cup Italian dressing (see note)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain pasta and run under cold water, then place pasta in a large bowl.
  2. While the pasta is cooking prep the remaining ingredients. When it is done, mix in the cheese, peppers, tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, and basil.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. 
  4. Serve immediately or chill, then toss before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitutions: 
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  • How to Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This salad will not freeze well.
  • Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe.  I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
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  • Dressing - I prefer this homemade creamy Italian dressing for this salad. It has a TON of flavor and is really easy to make. If you are short on time, you can use your favorite bottled Italian dressing. Make sure to get a good quality dressing as the flavor of the dressing will greatly impact the flavor of your salad.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 649mg (27%) Potassium 244mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 575IU (12%) Vitamin C 24.2mg (27%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 649mg 27%
Potassium 244mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 575IU 12%
Vitamin C 24.2mg 27%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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