CLASSIC PASTA SALAD
A classic, light pasta salad featuring Italian dressing. I much prefer it to a the heavy mayo-based varieties. Fast, simple, and easy to make in bulk for parties.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Strain pasta and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process; you don't want it to be mushy. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add salad dressing, pepperoni, salami, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the pasta; toss to combine.
- Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 939.8 mg, Sugar 4 g
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Mahadi Hasan Niloy
mniloy38@aol.comI love the addition of fresh herbs in this pasta salad. It really brightens up the dish.
Luckson Gasa
gasa-luckson68@hotmail.comThis pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham.
Bawa Madugu
madugub11@aol.comI've made this pasta salad for my family and friends, and they all loved it.
Nhial Ziel
n-ziel84@gmail.comThis pasta salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic.
Om Karki
o_k10@gmail.comI love how customizable this pasta salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
alex churchill
c_a@aol.comThis pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Benjamin Claypoole
b_c@yahoo.comI've made this pasta salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.
Madison Monks
m.m@hotmail.comThis pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.
Khan Ghulab
kghulab40@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.
Masroor Khan
masroork@aol.comThis pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Iam Ready
iamready@hotmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The sweetness of the tomatoes, the saltiness of the cheese, and the acidity of the dressing all come together perfectly.
Soni Jutt
s.j45@hotmail.co.ukThis pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.
Nour Kashmar
nour@yahoo.comI made this pasta salad for a picnic, and it was the perfect dish to transport. It held up well, and it was still delicious even after a few hours in the sun.
Tshepang Tjale
t_tjale@gmail.comThis pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
Satya Panchal
p.satya81@gmail.comI love how versatile this pasta salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Thr3e- D
d_t@yahoo.comThis is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shehla Kamran
shehla_kamran25@hotmail.co.ukI've made this pasta salad countless times, and it's always delicious. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.
Kenneth Waterhouse
kenneth_waterhouse@hotmail.co.ukThis pasta salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It's definitely going to be a regular in my summer recipe rotation.