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Fresh Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

Ultimate Fresh Summer Pasta Salad Recipe in Just 8 Minutes

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A refreshing and easy-to-make summer pasta salad with a mix of vegetables, meats, and cheese, tossed in Italian dressing.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound rotini/corkscrew pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • ½ pound salami, cut into strips
  • ½ pound pepperoni, each piece cut into 4
  • ½ pound mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
  • 1 (6 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh broccoli
  • 2 cups Italian-style salad dressing, divided
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tomato, quartered

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, olives, and broccoli in a large serving bowl.
  3. Pour in 1 cup dressing and mix until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  4. Right before serving, toss pasta salad with remaining 1 cup dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Garnish with tomato wedges.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg