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Close-up of Italian pasta salad with rotini, tomatoes, olives, and red onion on a grey plate.

Quick Italian Pasta Salad 2

This vibrant pasta salad is a quick and easy dish perfect for potlucks or a light lunch. It combines rotini pasta with fresh vegetables, savory pepperoni, and mozzarella, all tossed in a tangy Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup beef pepperoni, diced
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, Italian dressing, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, beef pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Toss well to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni and add more vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.