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The Make-Ahead Zesty Italian Pasta Salad I Bring to Every Party

The Make-Ahead Zesty Italian Pasta Salad I Bring to Every Party
Prep
35 min
Cook
7 min
Total
42 min
Serves
12
Calories
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • —Homemade Italian Dressing
  • 1 lbRotini Pasta
  • 3.5-4 ozPepperoni, quartered
  • 4 ozSliced Salami, quartered
  • 1 pintCherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cupBlack Olives, halved
  • 1Orange Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1Green Bell Pepper, chopped
  • ½ cupRed Onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbspChopped Pepperoncini
  • 8 ozFresh Mozzarella Pearls
  • —Parmesan and Parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Italian Dressing according to the directions. Refrigerate until ready to use, then shake to recombine before using.

  2. 2

    Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Drain and add to a large serving bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour HALF of the Dressing over the warm pasta and toss to combine. Add the rest of the pasta salad ingredients and toss to combine.

  4. 4

    For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving (up to 24 hours). Chill the remaining Dressing separately.

  5. 5

    When ready to serve, toss with the remaining Dressing and garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan.