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Italian Pasta Salad

Italian pasta salad is full of delicious salami, cheese, fresh veggies and more for a perfect pot luck side dish!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Italian Pasta Salad, potluck
Servings: 16

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 16 oz uncooked rotini noodles
  • 1 cup sliced olives (about 1/2 can)
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (about 18 baby carrots)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup diced red pepper (1 red pepper)
  • 6 oz salami
  • 12 oz Italian dressing

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Shake noodles and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix pasta noodles with olives, carrots, mozzarella, red pepper, and salami in a large bowl.
  • Pour Italian dressing over the top and stir well.
  • Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve it. (Stir everything together again before serving)**

Notes

**Pasta salad should stay good in the fridge for up to 1 week.