Description
Pasta Salad For A Crowd is the ultimate dish for large gatherings, combining vibrant colors and fresh flavors to impress your guests. This easy-to-make salad features a delightful mix of multi-colored rotini pasta, creamy mozzarella, and an array of fresh vegetables. Perfect for family reunions, potlucks, or summer picnics, it can be prepared ahead of time and served chilled, making it a convenient choice for busy hosts. With its refreshing taste and versatility in ingredients, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a favorite at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds multi-colored rotini pasta
- 64 ounces Italian dressing
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green bell peppers, diced
- 3 red bell peppers, diced
- 36 ounces sliced black olives, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a very large bowl, combine half of the cooked pasta with half of the Italian dressing, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Add half of the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, and black olives; mix thoroughly.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Store in large foil pans and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg