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

When it comes to summer meals, there's nothing quite like a refreshing pasta salad to satisfy your cravings for something light and zesty. And if you're in the mood for a dish that is bursting with flavor, then this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad recipe is just what you need. This dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a side dish for any meal. It's vibrant, colorful, and packed with a variety of delicious ingredients that come together to create a harmonious medley of flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package rotini/corkscrew pasta
  • 8 eggs
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, eggs, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, bell pepper, green onions and parsley.
  • Prepare the dressing by mixing together the mayonnaise, vinegar, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat. Refrigerate until chilled and serve.
  • Nutrition

    739 cal.

    • Total Fat: 60g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 307mg
    • Sodium: 791mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 518mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 237mg