Italian Pasta Salad

Name: Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini (or other short pasta shape); 1 cup broccoli (cut into small pieces); 1 cup bell pepper (diced, about 1 bell pepper); 1 cup English cucumber (sliced thinly and quartered); ½ cup red onion (finely diced, about 1/2 an onion.); 8 ounces cherry tomato (sliced in half); 8 ounces black olives (drained and sliced); 1 cup mozzarella cheese (diced); 5 ounces pepperoni (cut or mini pepperoni, can also use salami, about 1 cup); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, plus a little for garnish); Salt and pepper to taste; parmesan cheese (optional); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon oregano (dried); 1 tablespoon parsley (dried); 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 cups oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Crunchy veggies, twirly pasta, and a zippy homemade dressing make this Italian pasta salad fresh, fun, and full of flavor. It’s an easy, kid friendly pasta salad that comes together fast for lunch boxes, potlucks, or just hanging out in the backyard with family.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:40:25 GMT