Description
Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the best of fresh ingredients for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, attending a potluck, or simply craving a refreshing meal, this pasta salad is sure to impress. With its delightful mix of tangy pepperoncini, savory salami, and creamy mozzarella tossed in a homemade Italian dressing, every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, this easy-to-make salad can be prepared ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. Plus, the colorful ingredients make it visually appealing, ensuring it will be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. rotini pasta
- 3.5 oz. pepperoni (quartered)
- 4 oz. sliced salami (quartered)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup black olives (halved)
- 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls
- Homemade Italian dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the homemade Italian dressing and refrigerate until ready.
- Cook rotini pasta in salted water according to package instructions; drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour half of the dressing over warm pasta and toss gently.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl; toss until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss with remaining dressing before serving and garnish with parsley and Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg