Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Best Italian Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that brings together rotini pasta, savory turkey slices, and a medley of fresh vegetables. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for picnics, potlucks, or as a satisfying weeknight meal. With its colorful ingredients and refreshing taste, this pasta salad is sure to impress everyone at your table. Get ready to enjoy a healthy and delicious option that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 10 oz turkey slices (chopped)
- 1 cup English cucumber (sliced)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ½ cups bell peppers (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (chopped)
- 8 oz black olives (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
Instructions
- 1. Cook rotini pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, red apple vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with turkey slices and all remaining salad ingredients.
- 4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently mix until well combined.
- 5. Chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg