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

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's bursting with flavor, then this simple Italian pasta salad is the perfect dish for you. This recipe is a classic combination of fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and zesty Italian dressing, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Whether you're serving it as a side dish at a barbecue or as a light lunch on a hot summer day, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versati...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotelle pasta
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Olive Garden®), divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotelle in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir rotelle, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, olives, and pepperoni together in a large bowl. Pour 1/2 of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Pour remaining dressing over the salad and stir.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 771mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 221mg