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A delicious bowl of zesty Italian pasta salad with rotini pasta, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, olives, and vegetables.

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad perfect for picnics and gatherings, combining fresh vegetables, meats, and a zesty Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 recipe homemade Italian Dressing
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 3.75 oz pepperoni quartered (about ¾ cup)
  • 4 oz sliced salami quartered (about ¾ cup)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black olives drained and halved
  • 1 orange orange bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green green bell pepper chopped
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
  • to taste Parmesan and parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Italian Dressing and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Cook the pasta in salted water, drain, and add to a large bowl.
  3. Pour half of the dressing over warm pasta, toss, then add remaining ingredients and toss again.
  4. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, then toss with remaining dressing and garnish.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.