Classic Italian Pasta Salad
This quick and easy Classic Italian Pasta Salad recipe is filled with broccoli, pepperoni, and olives, all tossed in a zippy Italian dressing!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb tri colored rotini pasta (uncooked)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli (cut into small pieces)
- 1.5 cup English cucumber (cut into half circles)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 6 oz black olives (sliced)
- 0.5 cup purple onion (diced)
- 1 cup pepperoni (sliced (quartered))
- 1.5 cup Italian salad dressing (*see notes)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta and 1 tsp olive oil. Cook until the pasta is al dente, and then add the broccoli florets. Cook 2 more minutes and then drain pasta and broccoli in a colander and run cold water over it until the pasta and broccoli are cooled. Drain completely and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the sliced cucumber, red bell pepper, olives, onion and pepperoni. Add in the pasta and broccoli and stir to combine. Pour in the dressing and toss to coat.
- Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve (up to 4 hours ahead of time for best results). Stir again before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is great for potlucks and picnics. For best results, make it a few hours ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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