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Pasta Salad For A Crowd

Pasta Salad for a Crowd: Colorful & Customizable Delight

This Pasta Salad for a Crowd is a vibrant and customizable dish that pleases everyone at gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 16 oz Rotini Pasta Cooked al dente.
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Diced.
  • 1 cup Black Olives Sliced.
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese Cubed.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing Homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Combine the cooled pasta with halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, sliced olives, and cubed mozzarella in a mixing bowl.
  3. Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Fold in chopped parsley gently to mix.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve cold or at room temperature, adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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