Description
This Zesty Italian Rotini Pasta Salad delivers bold flavors and vibrant colors, perfect for busy schedules. It serves as a delicious side dish or a stand-alone lunch and is quick to prepare, fresh, and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
16 oz Tri-color Rotini Pasta
12–16 oz Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1 large English Cucumber, diced
2.25 oz can Black Olives, sliced
2 medium Bell Peppers, diced
1/2 small Red Onion, finely diced
8 oz Mozzarella Pearls
1/4 cup Grated Parmesa
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water
- Prep the Vegetables by washing and dicing them
- Combine the cooled pasta with the vegetables, mozzarella, and olives in a large bowl
- Add 3/4 of the dressing and toss to coat
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley, add black pepper if desired, and toss agai
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, adding more dressing as needed
Notes
Always rinse the pasta after boiling to prevent it from becoming gummy.
Reserve some dressing to add right before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg