Italian Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer

Name: Italian Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
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:25minCook:10min

A vibrant and hearty pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables, pepperoni, mozzarella, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.

Updated at: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:50:32 GMT