This refreshing pasta salad is a perfect side dish for summer barbecues or a quick lunch. It features tri-color rotini tossed with crisp red onions, green peppers, juicy tomatoes, and briny black olives. The addition of sliced pepperoni and sharp cheddar cheese adds a savory, satisfying depth to the dish. Dressed in zesty Italian dressing, the flavors meld together beautifully as the salad chills. It’s easy to prepare, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it cold or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor balance.
Chris Perry’S Pasta Salad
Description
This refreshing pasta salad is a perfect side dish for summer barbecues or a quick lunch. It features tri-color rotini tossed with crisp red onions, green peppers, juicy tomatoes, and briny black olives. The addition of sliced pepperoni and sharp cheddar cheese adds a savory, satisfying depth to the dish. Dressed in zesty Italian dressing, the flavors meld together beautifully as the salad chills. It&# 226;ÂÂs easy to prepare, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it cold or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor balance.Ingredients
Directions
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Cook the tri-color pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped red onion, cubed tomato, chopped green pepper, and chopped black olives.
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Add the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced pepperoni to the bowl with the vegetables and pasta.
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Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 748.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 51.0g79%
- Saturated Fat 18.0g90%
- Cholesterol 126.0mg42%
- Sodium 2050.0mg86%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.2g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 43.8g88%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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