Description
This Best Ever Summer Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for any gathering or as a light meal. Tri-color rotini pasta is combined with crisp vegetables, savory salami, creamy cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing for a refreshing pasta salad that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 16 ounces Tri-Color Rotini Pasta
Vegetables:
- 1 English cucumber
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion
Add-Ins:
- 2.25 ounces sliced black olives, drained
- 8 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
- 6 ounces salami, sliced
Seasoning and Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon salad supreme seasoning
- 16 ounces Olive Garden signature Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice cucumber and onion, and slice tomatoes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, vegetables, olives, cheese, salami, seasoning, and dressing.
- Toss: Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Toss again before serving. Garnish with herbs or cheese if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with your favorite veggies or proteins.
- Adjust the seasoning and dressing according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Summer Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe, Easy Pasta Salad
