Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Best Italian Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer gatherings and family meals. This pasta salad is brimming with colorful rotini noodles, tender turkey slices, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. With just 22 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a refreshing bowl that’s not only visually appealing but also packed with wholesome nutrition. Enjoy every bite of this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress at your next gathering!
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
- 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
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with turkey slices, cucumber, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, mozzarella pearls. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg