Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: servings

There's something about pasta salad recipes and summertime that just make the world happy. Our Easy Italian Pasta Salad recipe has a homemade Italian dressing, meat, cheese and veggies!

Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad:

1 Pound Rotini Pasta
1 Cup Chopped Pepperoni
1 Cup Chopped Salami
1/2 Cup Sliced Black Olives
1 Cup Chopped Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 Tomatoes , chopped
1 Red Bell Pepper , chopped
1/2 Cup Chopped Red Onion

For the Italian Dressing:

1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese , grated
1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper , chopped
1 Tablespoon Dry Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Dry Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic , minced
2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Dry Basil
1 Teaspoon Dry Oregano
1 Teaspoon Sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Dressing:

Prepare the dressing by adding everything to a glass jar, adding the lid and shaking to combine, or whisking in a bowl.

For the Pasta Salad:

Cook the pasta for about 7-8 minutes, or until it's just al dente.
Place the cooked pasta in a strainer in the sink and let cool.
Add the mix in ingredients and the salad dressing as well as salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to coat and serve within 30 minutes.

Notes

Store pasta salad in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 503 Calories from Fat 333

% Daily Value*

Fat 37g57%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Polyunsaturated Fat 24g

Cholesterol 63mg21%

Sodium 1072mg47%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.