Chris Perry’S Pasta Salad

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.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 748.5

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

1/2 Red Onion, chopped 1 sm Tomato, cubed
1/2 Green Pepper, chopped
1/2 cans Chopped black olives (small)

Directions

1
Cook the tri-color pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped red onion, cubed tomato, chopped green pepper, and chopped black olives.
3
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and sliced pepperoni to the bowl with the vegetables and pasta.
4
Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6
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.

Keywords: pasta, salad, italian, summer, barbecue, side dish, pepperoni, cheese, veggies, rotini, olives, tomato, onion, pepper, chilled

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/chris-perrys-pasta-salad/