Description
Red White And Blue Pasta Salad is a vibrant and festive dish that embodies the spirit of summer celebrations. This colorful pasta salad features playful hues of red, white, and blue, making it the perfect addition to your 4th of July festivities or any summer gathering. With fresh ingredients, tangy Italian dressing, and a delightful medley of flavors, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at picnics and potlucks. Easy to prepare and customizable to fit dietary preferences, it’s wonderfully refreshing when served cold. Bring the fun and flavor of summer to your table with this eye-catching pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- Red and blue liquid food coloring
- Olive or vegetable oil
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- Black olives
- Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Divide the cooked pasta into three equal portions. In two Ziploc bags, mix one portion with red food coloring and water, and another with blue food coloring and water. Seal tightly and knead until uniformly colored.
- Toss the remaining plain pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all three colored pastas along with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, chopped pepperoni, black olives, and Italian dressing. Mix well.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg