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Cold pasta salad recipe with Italian dressing.
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Cold Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

This fresh cold pasta salad with Italian dressing combines tender rotini pasta with vibrant vegetables and zesty Italian dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Fox Valley Foodie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese ball cut into ½" cubes
  • 8 ounces thick sliced salami chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 3.38 ounces canned sliced black olives drained
  • ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan
  • ¾ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  • Add rotini pasta to a boiling pot of salted water and cook according to package instructions, until al dente.
  • While pasta is boiling, combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Drain cooked pasta from pot and rinse under cold water until the pasta has cooled.
  • Add cooled pasta to the large bowl and stir to combine well, then enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg