Description
Red White And Blue Pasta Salad is a delightful and visually stunning dish that captures the essence of summer celebrations. Perfect for patriotic occasions like the 4th of July or any festive gathering, this colorful salad combines rotini pasta with fresh veggies and zesty Italian dressing, making it a refreshing addition to your menu. Not only is it easy to prepare, but its vibrant red, white, and blue hues will impress your guests and elevate your meal. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with grilled meats for a hearty feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 3–4 drops each red & blue liquid food coloring
- 2 tablespoons water, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 1 pint (about 10 ounces) of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (or mozzarella pearls)
- ¾ cup pepperoni, cut into fourths
- ½ cup black olives, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) bottle of Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In two Ziploc bags, add food coloring (red and blue) mixed with water; divide the cooked pasta into three portions and color each portion accordingly.
- Combine all colored pasta in a large mixing bowl with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and Italian dressing.
- Stir well, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg