Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad - a great cold pasta salad recipe that is perfect all summer long! It is full of pepperoni, fresh tomatoes, black olives and tossed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound Rotini pasta
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 8 oz pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Italian Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to chill the noodles.
- In a large bowl combine pasta with tomatoes, olives, parsley, and pepperoni.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking everything together until really well combined.
- Pour dressing over the pasta and toss until well combined.
- Top with cheese when ready to serve.
Notes
Best if you let it sit in the fridge for 2 hours before serving. If the salad is dry add more dressing to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 860mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g
