Easy Italian Pasta Salad
This easy Italian pasta salad is a fresh and flavorful recipe that is perfect for summer meals, potlucks, and make-ahead lunches. Pasta, vegetables, olives, mozzarella, and Italian dressing come together in a simple dish that gets even better as it chills. It is an easy side dish or light meal that is always a welcome addition to warm-weather menus.
Calories 4315kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta bow tie, rotini, and cavatappi
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes quartered
- 3.8 oz can sliced olives
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella diced
- 1 cup pepperoni or salami sliced or chopped (I like to use the mini pepperoni)
- ½ cup green onion diced
- 16 oz bottle Italian dressing I use Olive Garden
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool slightly by running cold water over the pasta.
- Add pasta to a large bowl with remaining ingredients. Toss with 3/4 of the Italian dressing until well combined. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss in remaining dressing before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 4315kcal | Carbohydrates: 433g | Protein: 141g | Fat: 224g | Saturated Fat: 67g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 60g | Monounsaturated Fat: 77g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 9457mg | Potassium: 3587mg | Fiber: 27g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 6776IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 1502mg | Iron: 13mg