Description
A quick and easy Italian pasta salad recipe that combines delicious ingredients for a refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini noodles
- 3.5 to 4 oz pepperoni (about 3/4 cup, quartered)
- 4 oz salami slices (about 3/4 cup, cut into quarters)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup black olives (halved and drained)
- 1 orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped pepperoncini
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- Grated parmesan cheese and minced parsley, for topping
Instructions
- Cook the rotini noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled rotini noodles, pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, black olives, orange bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and pepperoncini.
- Add the mozzarella pearls to the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese and minced parsley before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences.
- For added flavor, consider drizzling with Italian dressing before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Quick Italian Pasta Salad, Italian pasta salad recipe