Description
Pasta Salad For A Crowd is the ultimate dish for any gathering, from family reunions to summer BBQs. This vibrant salad combines colorful rotini pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and zesty Italian dressing. Not only is it easy to prepare and perfect for serving in large batches, but it also tastes even better after chilling, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether you’re hosting a potluck or simply feeding a crowd, this pasta salad will impress your guests with its refreshing taste and eye-catching presentation.
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 in a large pot according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a very large mixing bowl, combine half of the pasta with half of the Italian dressing, salt, pepper, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives. Stir well.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
- Transfer to foil pans, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg