Classic Pasta Salad

Classic Pasta Salad

A classic, light pasta salad featuring Italian dressing. I much prefer it to a the heavy mayo-based varieties. Fast, simple, and easy to make in
bulk for parties.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Yield:
12 servings
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tricolor rotini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups Italian-style salad dressing
  • ½ cup diced pepperoni
  • ½ cup diced salami
  • ½ cup diced Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup diced Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced black olives
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/3 medium red onion, diced

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Strain pasta and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process; you don't want it to be mushy. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2
Add salad dressing, pepperoni, salami, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion to the pasta; toss to combine.

Step 3
Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

367
Calories
20g
Fat
34g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 367
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 26%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol32mg 11%
Sodium940mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars4g
Protein13g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium131mg 10%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium217mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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