Description
Italian pasta salad recipe! Easy Italian pasta salad has the best flavor. Pasta salad with Italian dressing is the perfect side dish recipe.
Ingredients
- 16 oz rotini pasta (we love the multi-colored)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 4 oz pepperoni, cut in half
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can black olives (6 oz), drained
- 8 oz Italian dressing
- 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook until al dente. You want your pasta firm.
3. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine the pasta with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, green pepper, and black olives.
5. Pour the Italian dressing over the top. Add in the Parmesan cheese and stir to coat.
6. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour for the flavors to come together.
Notes
Add red onion for even more flavor.
Try fresh mozzarella or fresh herbs like basil or parsley to brighten the salad.
Perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, picnics, or summer BBQs.