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Classic Pasta Salad Recipe

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 324
This Italian Pasta Salad recipe is the perfect blend of pasta, salami, veggies and seasoning. It makes crowd favorite side dish for so many summer meals and can be easily prepared the day before!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tricolor rotini
  • 10 oz cubed salami
  • 3/4 cup Italian vinaigrette
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 4 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions 

  • First, cook the tricolor rotini until al dente. Once cooked, rinse with cold water. Combine all of the ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours before serving.
Calories: 324kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 963IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg