Classic Pasta Salad
Enjoy a refreshing Classic Pasta Salad packed with veggies and cheeses! Perfect for any gathering—try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 24 ounces tri-color rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 12 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces olives (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups olive oil
- ½ cup red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, turkey pepperoni, diced onion, diced bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes until well blended.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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