Description
Red White And Blue Pasta Salad is a festive and colorful dish that adds a delightful touch to any summer gathering. Bursting with vibrant hues and fresh flavors, this salad is perfect for patriotic celebrations like the Fourth of July, family picnics, or barbecues. The combination of rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and zesty Italian dressing makes it a crowd-pleaser. Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also easy to prepare in just 15 minutes. Serve it as a main dish or a side; either way, it’s sure to impress guests with its taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- Black olives
- Italian dressing
- Food coloring (red & blue)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Color the pasta using food coloring in separate Ziploc bags. Knead until evenly colored and rinse again.
- Toss plain pasta with olive oil in a large bowl to prevent color bleeding.
- Combine all colored pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, black olives, and Italian dressing.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg