Description
Red White And Blue Pasta Salad is a festive and colorful dish that perfectly embodies the spirit of summer celebrations. Ideal for Fourth of July gatherings and picnics, this vibrant salad combines rotini pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables, savory meats, and creamy mozzarella cheese, all tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Its striking red, white, and blue hues will impress your guests while delivering a refreshing taste that appeals to all ages. Easy to prepare and even better chilled, this pasta salad is a must-have for any casual gathering or holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- Red and blue liquid food coloring
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup pepperoni
- ½ cup black olives
- 16 oz Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Divide pasta into three portions. Color one portion red with food coloring, another blue, and leave the last uncolored.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the colored pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, black olives, and Italian dressing.
- Toss gently until mixed; cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg