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Layered Pasta Salad

Delicious Layered Pasta Salad: Fresh, Flavorful & Fun!

Layered Pasta Salad is a customizable, crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for gatherings or a quick meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Cooked Pasta (rotini or penne) Cook according to package instructions
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as a healthy swap
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Use sparingly
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and green bell pepper.
  3. Add Olives and Cheese: Incorporate sliced black olives, parsley, and mozzarella cheese. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Mix the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Italian dressing, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. Combine and Chill: Pour dressing over pasta mixture and fold gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Serve and Toss: Before serving, gently toss the salad to redistribute dressing and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best consumed within 3 days for optimal freshness. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crunch.

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