Italian Pasta Salad
April 15, 2026 • 0 comments
This crowd-pleasing pasta salad combines noodles, sun-ripened tomatoes, and crunchy bell peppers with savory salami and pearls of mozzarella. Drenched in a zesty Italian dressing, it is the ideal prep-ahead side for your next meal.
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- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Rotini
- 8 oz. salami chopped
- 1 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ½ orange bell pepper diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
