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Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Filled with tender pasta, crisp veggies and a zesty Italian dressing, this delicious and easy pasta salad is a potluck must-have!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (1-pound) box tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
- ½ sliced red onion
- 1 cup sliced olives
- 8 ounces small mozzarella balls
- 1 cup Italian dressing , more if desired
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
- Shredded parmesan cheese , optional
Optional add-ins: Chickpeas, Snap peas, Chopped salami or pepperoni
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, stir together rotini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and mozzarella balls.
- Pour Italian dressing over the top and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Top with parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving.
Notes
Dressing: Here is my favorite homemade Italian dressing recipe or try this easy vinaigrette dressing.
Substitutions: You may substitute mozzarella for feta cheese, or omit the cheese all together to make vegan. Other types of noodles will also work, such as penne or fusilli.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 291mg, Potassium: 105mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 432IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
