Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Filled with tender pasta, crisp veggies and a zesty Italian dressing, this delicious and easy pasta salad is a potluck must-have!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 20

Servings:

Equipment

1 large bowl

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) box tri-color rotini pasta
1 red bell pepper , chopped
1 green bell pepper , chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
½ sliced red onion
1 cup sliced olives
8 ounces small mozzarella balls
1 cup Italian dressing , more if desired
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Shredded parmesan cheese , optional

Optional add-ins: Chickpeas, Snap peas, Chopped salami or pepperoni

Instructions

Cook rotini according to package. Drain and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, stir together rotini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and mozzarella balls.
Pour Italian dressing over the top and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Top with parmesan cheese, if desired, before serving.

Notes

Dressing: Here is my favorite homemade Italian dressing recipe or try this easy vinaigrette dressing.

Substitutions: You may substitute mozzarella for feta cheese, or omit the cheese all together to make vegan. Other types of noodles will also work, such as penne or fusilli.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days.

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