Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette
Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette brings together chewy rotini, tangy pepperoni, and creamy provolone with crisp cucumbers, peppers, and a garlicky red wine dressing. Briny olives and Parmesan add depth, while herbs brighten every bite. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches where a refreshing, flavorful side steals the show.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- 3
Move the drained, cooked pasta to a large bowl. Add the pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper for the dressing in a jar with a lid. Seal the jar and shake until thoroughly mixed.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad; toss until evenly coated. Serve right away, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.
- Calories 541.73 kcal High
- Protein 16.23 g Good Source
- Carbs 42.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 34.94 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.76 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 36.69 mg Moderate
- Sodium 817.76 mg High
- Fiber 4.02 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.99 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.16 g Low Source
- Calcium 341.35 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate
- Potassium 482.86 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 243.61 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 50.61 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.12 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
Tri Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette is an Italian side dish recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Black Pepper, Cucumber, and Diced Pepperoni. Each serving provides about 541.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Black Pepper, Cucumber, Diced Pepperoni, Dried Basil. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tri-Color Pasta Salad with House Vinaigrette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
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