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Pasta Salad For A Crowd

Delicious Pasta Salad For A Crowd That's a Total Showstopper

A vibrant Pasta Salad for a Crowd that's packed with crunchy veggies and zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz Rotini Pasta Tri-color preferred
  • 1 pt Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Diced, mix of red and green
  • 1 cup Black Olives Sliced
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Cubed
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Store-bought or homemade
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of water, add salt, and cook the rotini pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gather halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, cubed mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley.
  3. Add cooled pasta to the bowl and gently mix with the other ingredients.
  4. Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat.
  5. Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare a day in advance for better flavor infusion. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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