Pasta Salad For A Crowd
A colorful and nutritious pasta salad perfect for any gathering, featuring fresh vegetables, cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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, chopped
- 3 red bell peppers, chopped
- 36 ounces sliced black olives (drained)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking half of the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it well and rinse it quickly under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a very large bowl, add the cooked pasta. Pour Italian dressing over the pasta and sprinkle the Kosher salt and black pepper on top. Use a long-handled spoon to mix everything well, ensuring that the pasta is evenly coated in dressing.
- Add the Veggies and Cheese: Next, add the mozzarella cheese cubes, cherry tomatoes, chopped green bell peppers, chopped red bell peppers, and sliced black olives to the bowl. Stir everything together until the ingredients are combined well.
- Storage: Pour the pasta salad mixture into two or more large foil pans. Cover them with foil or plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. The flavors meld beautifully over time, improving the flavor the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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