Description
Red White and Blue Pasta Salad is a festive and colorful dish that embodies the spirit of summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations. This vibrant salad features a delightful combination of cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni, all tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for 4th of July picnics or any celebration, this pasta salad is as easy to prepare as it is visually stunning. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a dish that will impress your guests and satisfy their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- Red and blue food coloring
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¾ cup pepperoni
- ½ cup black olives
- 16 ounces Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Divide the cooked pasta into three portions. Color one portion red and another blue using food coloring, leaving the last portion plain.
- In a large bowl, combine all colored pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, pepperoni pieces, chopped olives, and Italian dressing. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg