Description
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a delightful medley of vibrant ingredients that brings a burst of flavor to any occasion. This refreshing dish combines rotini pasta with savory salami, tangy pepperoncini, and creamy mozzarella pearls, all tossed in a homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a quick lunch option, this pasta salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to suit various tastes. With its colorful presentation and satisfying blend of textures, everyone will be reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 3.5 oz pepperoni (quartered)
- 4 oz sliced salami (quartered)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup black olives (halved)
- 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped pepperoncini
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- Homemade Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted water according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour half of the homemade Italian dressing over the warm pasta and toss gently.
- Add pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, and mozzarella; mix until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving; toss with remaining dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg