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 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 16
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- 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
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.
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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