Pasta Salad for a Crowd
A vibrant and versatile pasta salad perfect for large gatherings, made with rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold Serving
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 in small cubes)
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- 3 green bell peppers (sliced)
- 3 red bell peppers (sliced)
- 36 ounces sliced black olives (drained)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling water in a large pot. Once it reaches a rolling boil, add half of the rotini pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Mix the First Half: In a very large bowl, place the first half of the cooked pasta. Pour the Italian dressing over it, then sprinkle Kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Add the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and black olives. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Store for Later: Pour the salad into two or more large foil pans, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Enhance the flavor by preparing the salad a day in advance. Adjust the dressing to achieve your desired moisture level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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