Description
A vibrant and delightful dish featuring a colorful mix of pasta, fresh vegetables, and savory meats, all tossed with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella balls, pepperoni, red onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a separate small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine all the ingredients well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold as a side dish or main dish.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, garnish with fresh basil or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving. To revive stored pasta salad, add more olive oil and vinegar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg