Italian Pasta Salad
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound rotini pasta uncooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed or pearl mozzarella balls
- 4 ounces mini pepperoni
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper diced
- ½ cup black olives sliced
- ½ cup green olives sliced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
To Make the Pasta Salad:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly. Set aside.1 pound rotini pasta
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, red and yellow bell peppers, black olives, green olives, red onion, Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley.1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup cucumber, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 4 ounces mini pepperoni, ½ cup red bell pepper, ½ cup yellow bell pepper, ½ cup black olives, ½ cup green olives, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh parsley
To Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, dried basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 clove garlic, Salt and pepper
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and cheese. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Before serving, give the pasta salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of pasta salad. Actual calories will vary.
- If you plan on storing the pasta salad, we recommend that you make extra dressing to "freshen it up" later.
Nutrition Facts
Italian Pasta Salad
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
337
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
436
mg
18
%
Potassium
216
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
535
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
101
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
