How to Make Classic Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for the perfect dish to bring to a potluck, picnic, or barbecue, look no further than this classic pasta salad recipe. Packed with vibrant veggies, flavorful dressing, and al dente noodles, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a pasta lover, a veggie enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates a good, hearty salad, this recipe has something for everyone to enjoy.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tricolor rotini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups Italian-style salad dressing
  • ½ cup diced pepperoni
  • ½ cup diced salami
  • ½ cup diced Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ⅓ cup sliced black olives
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ medium cucumber, diced
  • ⅓ medium red onion, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Strain pasta and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process; you don't want it to be mushy. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add salad dressing, pepperoni, salami, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the pasta; toss to combine.
  • Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    367 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 940mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 131mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 217mg