Go Back
+ servings
Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Pasta Salad: Your Perfect Summer Side Dish

Easy Italian Pasta Salad is a vibrant summer side dish bursting with flavor and customizable to your liking.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Rotini or Fusilli short, sturdy pasta works well
  • 1.5 pieces Green Bell Pepper finely diced
  • 1.5 pieces Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 piece Red Onion for sharp flavor
  • 0.5 cup Black Olives or capers for a different tang
  • 10 oz Salami cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1.25 cups Mozzarella cubed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 0.75 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely dice 1½ green bell peppers, 1½ red bell peppers, and 1 red onion. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and cube 10 oz of salami and 1¼ cups of mozzarella. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to boiling. Add 1 lb of rotini or fusilli and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander, shake off any excess water. Add the warm pasta to the large bowl of vegetables.
  4. Add ½ cup of black olives, ¾ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of Italian dressing. Mix until evenly coated.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!