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Easy Italian pasta salad in white round serving bowl.
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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful, and a family favorite. A perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight meals.
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Servings: 16
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1 cup diced English cucumbers
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1½ cups mini pepperonis
  • 2 cups whole grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup whole black olives, drained
  • 8 oz cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1½ cups Italian dressing, store bought or homemade

Instructions

  • Prepare the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare remaining ingredients. Add cucumbers, broccoli, pepperoni, tomatoes, olives and cheese to a large mixing bowl.
  • Once the pasta is cooled add it and the Italian dressing to the bowl of veggies.
  • Toss to combine it all evenly.
  • Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg
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