Ingredients
Pasta Salad:
• 16 oz rotini (tricolor or original)
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1 cup diced bell pepper
• 1 cup quartered cucumber slices
• ½ cup finely diced red onion
• 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz black olives, sliced
• 1 cup diced mozzarella cheese
• 5 oz pepperoni (or salami), chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
• Salt & pepper to taste
Homemade Italian Dressing:
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 4 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup water
• 1½ cups oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Prep and chop all vegetables, cheese, and meat.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients until combined.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, veggies, cheese, meat, and dressing. Mix well.
Chill before serving, ideally overnight. Garnish with parsley, basil, or a sprinkle of parmesan!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 629 per serving
- Fat: 47g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 41g per serving
- Protein: 12g per serving
- Cholesterol: 23mg per serving