Description
Pasta Salad For A Crowd is a hearty, colorful dish loaded with tender pasta, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, making it perfect for large gatherings, potlucks, and parties.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs rotini or bowtie pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 1 1/2 cups black olives, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups Italian dressing
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a very large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella cheese.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything thoroughly until well combined and evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use tri-color pasta for a festive, colorful presentation.
- Add grilled chicken or salami to make it a complete meal.
- Stir again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg