Description
Pasta Salad For A Crowd is the quintessential dish for any gathering, combining vibrant rotini pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty Italian dressing. This easy-to-make salad not only looks inviting but also bursts with flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family reunions. With a generous serving size that caters to up to 100 guests, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of friends and family. Prepare it ahead of time to let the flavors mingle, allowing you to serve a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds multi-colored rotini pasta
- 64 ounces Italian dressing
- 32 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green bell peppers, diced
- 3 red bell peppers, diced
- 36 ounces sliced black olives
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine half the pasta with half the Italian dressing, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and black olives.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining ingredients until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg