Best Italian Pasta Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Best Italian Pasta Salad, a dish that will quickly become your go-to for any gathering. This colorful salad features rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and turkey, all enveloped in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. The blend of textures and flavors makes this salad not just a side dish but a centerpiece that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and even better the next day, this refreshing salad is sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook/Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 10 oz turkey slices (chopped)
- 1 cup English cucumber (sliced)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ½ cups bell peppers (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (chopped)
- 8 oz black olives (sliced)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, red apple vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with turkey slices and all vegetables including cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix until well combined.
- Chill before serving or serve immediately for a refreshing dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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