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italian pasta salad recipe - A colorful bowl of Italian pasta salad with rotini, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

Classic Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful Italian pasta salad loaded with rotini, salami, mozzarella pearls, and fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty herb dressing.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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16 oz Rotini pasta
1/2 cup Genoa salami, cubed
1/2 cup Pepperoni slices, halved
8 oz Mozzarella pearls
1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, diced
1 Red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup Red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup Black olives, sliced
1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup Zesty Italian dressing
1 tsp Dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 2: In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cubed salami, pepperoni, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
Step 3: Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture. Add the dried oregano and fresh parsley. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 4: Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Step 5: Give the salad a quick toss before serving. If it seems dry, add a splash more dressing or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

For the best results, make this salad the night before you plan to serve it. The pasta will absorb the dressing for maximum flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg