Description
This Pasta Salad for a Crowd is the ultimate dish for gatherings, blending colorful veggies, creamy mozzarella, and zesty Italian dressing into a delightful combination that your guests will love. Not only is it easy to prepare ahead of time, but it also improves in flavor as it chills in the refrigerator. Perfect for potlucks, family reunions, or summer barbecues, this vibrant salad is a refreshing option that ensures everyone leaves satisfied. With its bold flavors and eye-catching presentation, this pasta salad will undoubtedly be the star of your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds multi-colored rotini pasta
- 64 ounces Italian dressing
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green bell peppers, diced
- 3 red bell peppers, diced
- 36 ounces sliced black olives, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine half of the cooked pasta with half of the Italian dressing, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Add half of the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives. Mix until fully combined.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to create a second batch.
- Refrigerate in airtight containers until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg