How to Make Quick Italian Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a refreshing and satisfying dish that will wow your taste buds? Look no further than this Quick Italian Pasta Salad! This salad is perfect for those warm summer days when you want something light and delicious, and it's also great for potlucks, picnics, or as a side dish for a hearty Italian meal.

The best part about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy and quick to put together. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delectable pasta salad that...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
  • ¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • 3 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix, or to taste
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
  • Combine pasta, salami, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella balls, and olives in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.
  • Season pasta salad with dry salad dressing mix and stir to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 1893mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 210mg