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Italian Pasta Salad
This Classic Italian Pasta Salad is summer picnic comfort food at its best. Tri-color pasta, veggies, cheese and pepperoni fill this zesty Italian salad.
Prep Time
20
mins
Cook Time
10
mins
Total Time
30
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
easy pasta salad, easy summer dinner recipe, picnic salad, summer picnic
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
374
kcal
Author:
Julie Clark
Ingredients
1
pound
tri-color rotini pasta
1
can
sliced olives
(2.25 ounce)
5
ounces
sliced pepperoni
1/4
cup
chopped red onion
1
cup
cubed cheddar cheese
1
cup
chopped cucumber
1
cup
chopped tomato
3
tablespoons
pasta salad seasoning
1/2
cup
zesty Italian dressing
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package directions and allow it to cool.
Once the pasta has cooled to room temperature, add the olives, pepperoni, onion, cheese, cucumber and tomato. Stir well.
Just before serving, sprinkle the salad seasoning on top of the salad, then pour the dressing over the top. Mix well. Add more dressing, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
374
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
26
mg
|
Sodium:
1080
mg
|
Potassium:
241
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
305
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2.7
mg
|
Calcium:
125
mg
|
Iron:
1.4
mg