For a vegetarian option, omit the salami and pepperoni and add more vegetables such as yellow bell pepper, carrots, or cucumbers. Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as provolone or feta. Prepare the salad a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld together. The pasta will absorb the dressing, resulting in a more flavorful salad. Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference. Some people prefer a drier salad, while others like it more heavily dressed. If you don't have fresh parsley on hand, you can use dried parsley. Use about 1 tablespoon of dried parsley in place of 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley.
Summer Pasta Salad
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME45 mins
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS86
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad, bursting with the flavors of summer. This delightful dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with a medley of colorful vegetables, savory meats, and creamy cheese, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Even better the next day!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate25 g
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Cholesterol63 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium1901 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat36 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
10 mins
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite (al dente), about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
02
Step
5 mins
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, red onion, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, olives, and broccoli. Pour in 1 cup of the Italian dressing and mix until well combined. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
03
Step
2 mins
Right before serving, toss the pasta salad with the remaining 1 cup of dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Garnish with tomato wedges.
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Liliane Gleason
Jun 18, 2025I made this for a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear!
Tatum Rau
Jan 20, 2025I added some sun-dried tomatoes and it was amazing!
Gerda Bahringer
Jan 7, 2025I'm not a big fan of salami, so I substituted ham and it worked perfectly.
Keyon Luettgenklein
Dec 18, 2024Easy to make and so delicious! Will definitely make this again.
Orland Nienow
Dec 10, 2024The flavors really do meld together the next day. It was even better!
Rocio Crona
Nov 19, 2024I used gluten-free pasta and it tasted just as good!
Jadon Gibson
Jul 31, 2024This salad was a hit at our family BBQ! Everyone loved it.