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.

Italian Pasta Salad Recipe

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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