Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad that combines classic pizza ingredients with tender rotini pasta, tossed in a tangy Italian dressing for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 3/4 cup pepperoni, sliced
- 3/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the rotini pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, black olives, diced bell peppers, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss again before serving and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill the salad before serving for the best flavor.
- Add extra dressing before serving if the pasta absorbs too much.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pizza pasta salad, easy pasta salad, summer salad, Italian pasta salad, cold pasta recipe