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Delicious Italian Pasta Salad for Your Next Summer BBQ

This Italian Pasta Salad is a perfect summer dish, bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant ingredients. Ideal for BBQs and gatherings!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Rotini pasta Cook until al dente
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Bell pepper Chopped, any color
  • ½ cup Red onion Finely chopped
  • ½ cup Black olives Sliced
  • ½ cup Salami Diced, optional
  • ½ cup Italian dressing Store-bought or homemade
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pot for boiling pasta
  • colander
  • Serving dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and salami if using.
  3. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a healthier option, you can replace salami with grilled chicken or add roasted vegetables. This salad is perfect for making ahead and lasts up to 3 days in the fridge!

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