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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Author Holly Nilsson
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian

Tender pasta, ripe juicy tomatoes, crisp bell peppers, salami and mozzarella cheese are tossed in an Italian dressing for the perfect make ahead side dish.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz tricolor rotini
  • 1/2 green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1/3 cup red onion diced
  • 8 oz salami chopped
  • 1 cup bottled Italian vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss.
  3. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.