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Italian Dressing Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Dressing Pasta Salad Recipe
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A delightful Italian Dressing Pasta Salad recipe that combines rotini pasta with pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, and fresh mozzarella pearls, all tossed in a homemade Italian dressing.

Ingredients

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Pasta Salad:

  • 1 lb. rotini pasta
  • 3.5–4 oz. pepperoni, quartered (about ¾ cup)
  • 4 oz. sliced salami, quartered (about ¾ cup)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup black olives, drained and halved
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup finely diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls

Italian Dressing:

  • 1 recipe homemade Italian Dressing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Italian Dressing: Follow the recipe instructions to make the Italian Dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use, shaking well before using.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
  3. Toss with Dressing: Pour half of the prepared Italian Dressing over the warm pasta and toss to coat. Add the remaining pasta salad ingredients and mix well.
  4. Chill: For optimal flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, storing any extra dressing separately.
  5. Final Touches: Before serving, toss the salad with the remaining dressing. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding other ingredients like artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, or fresh herbs.
  • This salad is great for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for grilled meats.

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Keywords: Italian Dressing Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Italian Salad, Rotini Pasta Recipe

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