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5 from 3 votes

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 Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pasta salad, easy summer dinner recipe, picnic salad, summer picnic
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 374kcal
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: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1.4mg