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Rotini Pasta Salad
An easy and tasty pasta salad made with rotini, fresh vegetables, cheese, and pepperoni, all tossed in Italian dressing.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
6
portions
Calories
350
kcal
Equipment
Large Pot
Colander
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
16
oz.
rotini pasta
(1 box)
4
oz.
cheddar cheese
cubed
4
oz.
mozzarella cheese
cubed
1
cup
cherry tomatoes
halved
1/2
cup
red onion
finely diced
8
oz.
pepperoni
slices, quartered
1
cup
Italian dressing
homemade or store-bought
1/4
cup
fresh basil
chopped
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables and cheese: dice the bell peppers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cube the cheeses.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cubed cheeses, diced vegetables, quartered pepperoni, and chopped basil.
Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Toss again before serving if made ahead.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Keyword
Easy Recipe, Pasta Salad