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Classic Pasta Salad Recipe

Classic Pasta Salad Recipe
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5.1 from 7 reviews

This Classic Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side for any meal. Packed with tri-color rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, mozzarella, and a tangy vinaigrette, it’s a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 24 ounces tri-color rotini pasta (uncooked)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 12 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 1 red onion (diced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese (cubed)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces olives (sliced)

Vinaigrette:

  • 1 1/2 cups olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: In salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is room temperature. Place pasta in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare Salad: Add cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, onion, bell pepper, mozzarella, parmesan, and olives to the bowl. Set aside.
  3. Make Vinaigrette: In a separate bowl, add olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine.
  4. Combine and Chill: Pour vinaigrette over pasta salad, then toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
  5. Serve: If the salad is very cold, allow it to warm up slightly at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize this pasta salad by adding in your favorite vegetables or proteins.
  • This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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Keywords: Pasta Salad, Italian, Picnic Food, Easy Recipe

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