Description
This vibrant and refreshing Pasta Salad for a Crowd is the ideal dish for any large gathering, effortlessly combining flavors and colors to impress your guests. With its colorful rotini pasta, crisp bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, tossed in a zesty Italian dressing, this salad not only looks appealing but also delivers great taste. The beauty of this recipe lies in its ability to be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you focus on other party preparations. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family reunions, this crowd-pleaser serves 100 people and is sure to become a staple at your events!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds multi-colored rotini pasta
- 64 ounces Italian dressing
- 32 ounces mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 green bell peppers (chopped)
- 3 red bell peppers (chopped)
- 36 ounces sliced black olives (drained)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a very large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta and pour in the Italian dressing. Season with salt and pepper, then stir well.
- Add cubed mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, and drained black olives. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the salad into large foil pans, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg