Description
Elevate your gatherings with this vibrant Tri Colored Pasta Salad Recipe, a delightful blend of colors and flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dish combines tri-color rotini pasta with creamy mozzarella, zesty olives, and roasted red peppers, all tossed in Italian dressing. Ideal for potlucks, picnics, or family dinners, it’s a crowd-pleaser that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. You can serve it chilled as a refreshing main course or as an eye-catching side dish. Best of all, it’s make-ahead friendly—just let the flavors meld overnight for a more delicious experience. Enjoy this healthy and colorful pasta salad that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz) box of tri-color rotini pasta, cooked
- 8 oz mozzarella balls, cut in half
- 2 cups olives, cut in half
- 2 roasted red peppers, cut in half (jarred)
- 2 cups Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the tri-color pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with mozzarella balls, halved olives, and roasted red peppers.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the mixture and gently toss until well combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors.
- Serve chilled in a large bowl or on individual plates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg