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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

This zesty Italian pasta salad is always a crowd pleaser. Make it for your next picnic or potluck!
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword best italian pasta salad, cold italian pasta salad, easy italian pasta salad recipe, italian pasta salad recipe, zesty italian pasta salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 372kcal
Author Shannah Coe

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

  • 16 ounces short cut pasta i.e. bowties, campanelle, rotini, shells, or penne
  • 6 ounces green olives halved
  • 2 cups mini mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 4 ounces pepperoni sliced and quartered
  • 1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
  • 1/4 cup quartered artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Zesty Italian Dressing

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
    16 ounces short cut pasta
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta through red onion. Season with salt and pepper.
    6 ounces green olives, 2 cups mini mozzarella balls, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, 4 ounces pepperoni, 1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers, 1/4 cup quartered artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Add 1 cup of Italian dressing to pasta mixture. Toss well to combine and coat all the ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
    1 cup Zesty Italian Dressing

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg