Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad
Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad brings together tender spirals, crisp broccoli, juicy tomatoes, and creamy Cheddar in a tangy Italian dressing for a fresh, balanced bite. It’s perfect for potlucks, picnics, and cookouts when you need a colorful side that feeds many and tastes even better after chilling.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves70
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain the rotini, rinse it in a colander under cold water until completely cool, and return it to the pot.
- 2
Meanwhile, microwave the broccoli, one bag at a time, following the package directions, for 4 to 6 minutes.
- 3
Stir the broccoli, tomatoes, salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into the rotini until thoroughly combined.
- 4
Refrigerate the pasta salad until chilled, 30 to 60 minutes. Serve cold.
- Calories 120.73 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.71 g Low Source
- Carbs 16.44 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.39 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.8 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 2.46 mg Low Source
- Sodium 131.87 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.25 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.42 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 51.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source
- Potassium 93.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.25 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
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About This Recipe
Big Batch Rotini Pasta Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 70, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 120.73 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli Florets, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 120.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Big-Batch Rotini Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
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