Description
Pasta Salad For A Crowd is the perfect dish for any gathering, from potlucks to family reunions. This vibrant salad features colorful rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables and a zesty Italian dressing, creating a visually stunning and flavorful addition to your table. Its large batch size ensures you’ll have enough to satisfy a hungry group while freeing up your time to enjoy the company of friends and family. Plus, this easy-to-make dish can be prepared in advance, making it an ideal choice for busy hosts. With endless customization options, you can tailor the ingredients to suit your taste or dietary preferences. Delight your guests with this refreshing and satisfying pasta salad that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds multi-colored rotini pasta
- 64 ounces Italian dressing
- 32 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green bell peppers, diced
- 3 red bell peppers, diced
- 36 ounces sliced black olives
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix half of the pasta with half of the Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper.
- Add half of the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, and olives; stir gently.
- Repeat mixing process with remaining pasta and dressing in another bowl; add remaining ingredients and combine well.
- Cover tightly in foil pans and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg