Description
Discover the ultimate Quick Italian Pasta Salad, a vibrant dish bursting with flavors that will elevate any gathering! This easy-to-make pasta salad features rotini noodles tossed with fresh vegetables, zesty meats, and a secret ingredient—pepperoncini—that adds a delightful tang. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delicious side or main dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual weeknight dinners. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini noodles
- 4 oz salami, quartered
- 3.5 oz pepperoni, quartered
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black olives, halved
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- Dressing: olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, and various seasonings
Instructions
- Cook rotini noodles in boiling salted water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While pasta cooks, prepare vegetables and meats by chopping and quartering as needed.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until fully combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked noodles with all prepared ingredients. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Top with mozzarella pearls and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg