Rotini Pasta Salad

5 from 4 votes

This pasta salad is perfect for entertaining, picnics, potlucks, or just every day at home. The flavors are fresh, delicious, and perfect for a flavorful lunch, or dinner side.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Calories: 356kcal

Ingredients

16 oz rotini pasta (1 box)
4 oz cheddar cheese cubed
4 oz mozzarella cheese cubed
1 green bell pepper diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup red onion finely diced
8 oz pepperoni slices quartered
1 cup Italian dressing (see note)
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

Cook the pasta per package directions. Drain pasta and run under cold water, then place pasta in a large bowl.
While the pasta is cooking prep the remaining ingredients. When it is done, mix in the cheese, peppers, tomatoes, onion, pepperoni, and basil.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Serve immediately or chill, then toss before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions:

Dressing - I prefer this homemade creamy Italian dressing for this salad. It has a TON of flavor and is really easy to make. If you are short on time, you can use your favorite bottled Italian dressing. Make sure to get a good quality dressing as the flavor of the dressing will greatly impact the flavor of your salad.

How to Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This salad will not freeze well.

Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.

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