This Italian pasta salad that’s loaded with tri-color rotini pasta, salami, bell peppers, and mozzarella is quick to make and full of flavor for a delicious summer meal.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::12
Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced
½ green bell pepper, sliced
½ red bell pepper, sliced
½ red onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
3 (.7 ounce) packages dry Italian-style salad dressing mix, or to taste
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook rotini pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
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Combine pasta, salami, bell peppers, onion, mozzarella balls, and olives in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.
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Season pasta salad with dry salad dressing mix and stir to combine.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
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