Name: Best Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz rotini pasta; 10 oz turkey slices (chopped into ¼ inch pieces); 1 cup English cucumber (quartered and sliced); 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved); 1 ½ cups bell peppers (diced; recommended two different colors); ½ cup red onion (chopped); 8 oz black olives (drained and sliced); 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls; ½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded); ½ cup parsley (chopped); 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

Best Italian Pasta Salad

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Get ready to fall in love with the Best Italian Pasta Salad! This vibrant and refreshing dish is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or a quick meal at home. Featuring rotini noodles, tender turkey slices, fresh vegetables, and creamy mozzarella pearls, this salad is both hearty and satisfying. The zesty homemade dressing enhances the flavors of the ingredients, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s easy to make in just 22 minutes, allowing you to whip it up on busy weeknights or at the last minute for unexpected guests. Enjoy it as a side dish or turn it into a main course by adding more protein. Prepare it ahead of time for even better flavor as the ingredients meld together!

Author: Monica
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Side dish
Method: No cooking involved after pasta
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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16 oz rotini pasta
10 oz turkey slices (chopped into ¼ inch pieces)
1 cup English cucumber (quartered and sliced)
2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
1 ½ cups bell peppers (diced; recommended two different colors)
½ cup red onion (chopped)
8 oz black olives (drained and sliced)
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
½ cup parsley (chopped)
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

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Instructions

Cook the 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 black pepper.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with turkey slices, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, olives, mozzarella pearls, and parmesan cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
Chill before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 420mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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