Radiatore Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Radiatore Pasta Salad Recipe Pasta salad is one of the easiest pasta salads to make! Simply pouring on the Italian dressing makes the spices perfect, and the crunch of onions, sweetness of green peppers and olives, as well as the tang of spicy pepperoni, create a pulled-together cold dish that is perfect all summer long.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 423kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry rotini radiatore (as shown) or rotini pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
- 3 ounces pepperoni quartered
- 3.8 oz sliced black olives
- 1/2 green pepper chopped
- 1/2 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Start with the Pasta: Take your cooked, drained, and cooled Radiatore pasta and toss it into a mixing bowl. This is the base for a delicious Italian-inspired dish!8 ounces dry rotini
- Mix in the Goodies: Throw in quartered pepperoni, sliced black olives, chopped green pepper, halved grape tomatoes, and sliced red onion. Give it all a good mix.3 ounces pepperoni, 3.8 oz sliced black olives, 1/2 green pepper, 1/2 pint grape tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- Add Some Zing: Time for the dressing! Stir in your favorite zesty Italian dressing and mix again. You'll want to ensure everything gets evenly coated for that perfect taste.1 cup zesty Italian dressing
- Chill Out: Pop Italian Pasta Salad into the fridge for at least 1 hour to marinate. If you can, let it chill overnight (or make a day ahead) for maximum flavor.
- Get Ready to Serve: When you're ready to serve, give it a good mix. Be sure to scoop up any dressing that's settled at the bottom of the dish. Top it all off with some shredded Parmesan cheese.1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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Notes
- 8 oz of pasta is approximately 3 cups of pasta total. When you add the vegetables and dressing, you get around 4 to 4.5 cups of Italian Pasta Salad.
How to store Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Place the sealed container in the refrigerator. Properly stored, the pasta salad should last for about 3 to 5 days.
- Avoid Freezing: It's generally not recommended to freeze pasta salad, as it can alter the texture of the pasta and the freshness of the vegetables.
- Serving Again: When you're ready to enjoy the salad again, give it a good stir as the dressing might have settled at the bottom. If it seems a little dry, you can add a splash of Italian dressing to refresh the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1444mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 724IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2mg