CLASSIC PASTA SALAD

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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

1 (16 ounce) package tricolor rotini pasta
1 ½ cups Italian-style salad dressing
½ cup diced pepperoni
½ cup diced salami
½ cup diced Cheddar cheese
½ cup diced Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
⅓ cup sliced black olives
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ medium cucumber, diced
⅓ medium red onion, diced

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

Mahadi Hasan Niloy
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I love the addition of fresh herbs in this pasta salad. It really brightens up the dish.


Luckson Gasa
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham.


Bawa Madugu
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I've made this pasta salad for my family and friends, and they all loved it.


Nhial Ziel
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This pasta salad is the perfect dish for a summer picnic.


Om Karki
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I love how customizable this pasta salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


alex churchill
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Benjamin Claypoole
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I'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
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This pasta salad is the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.


Khan Ghulab
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful.


Masroor Khan
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Iam Ready
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I 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
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.


Nour Kashmar
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I 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
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This pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Satya Panchal
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I love how versatile this pasta salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Thr3e- D
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shehla Kamran
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I've made this pasta salad countless times, and it's always delicious. It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Kenneth Waterhouse
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This 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.