Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is the ultimate side dish for parties, dinners, and potlucks! Made with al dente rotini pasta, red onion, bell peppers, black olives, parmesan cheese, fresh cucumber, grape tomatoes, banana peppers, and zesty Italian salad dressing.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: italian pasta salad, pasta salad, side dish

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta or your favorite pasta noodles
1/2 medium red onion
1/2 cup black olives
1 bell pepper any color
1/2 cup tomatoes grape or cherry
1 medium cucumber
1/2 cup banana peppers
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 bottle zesty italian dressing
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup parsley or your favorite herbs, optional

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Rinse with cold water.
Combine the vegetables, seasonings, zesty dressing, and pasta in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well and serve immediately or chill until you are ready to serve.

Notes

Feel free to add in mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts, or mushrooms.

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