10+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Cool and refreshing pasta salads can take on a variety of flavor profiles so there is sure to be something for everyone in this collection of our favorite pasta salad recipes!!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces (4 cups) colored rotini pasta (fusilli, farfalle, and penne work too) cooked
- ½ cup diced black olives
- ½ cup cubed Colby Jack cheese
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
- ¾-1 cup Italian dressing
Optional Mix-Ins
- chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped peppers, ham cubes, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts
Instructions
- Cook pasta per directions on box or package then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine pasta, olives, cheese, and pepperoni in a large bowl.
- Add half of the Italian dressing to the pasta mixture and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir in additional dressing to taste before serving.
Notes
Make Ahead: This pasta salad is best when eaten right after you put on the additional dressing after chilling. If you want to make it ahead of time, combine all ingredients except the dressing in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate. Toss with the dressing right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg