Name: Best Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz rotini pasta; 10 oz turkey slices (chopped); 1 cup English cucumber (quartered and sliced); 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved); 1½ cups bell peppers (diced); ½ cup red onion (chopped); 8 oz black olives (sliced); 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls; 1 ¼ cup olive oil; 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning; 2 tsp sugar; 3 tbsp red apple vinegar; 2 tsp garlic (minced); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper

Best Italian Pasta Salad

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Get ready to fall in love with the Best Italian Pasta Salad! This colorful and fresh dish is a delightful combination of rotini pasta, savory turkey slices, crunchy vegetables, and creamy mozzarella pearls—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. The zesty homemade dressing ties all the flavors together for an irresistible meal that’s quick to prepare and easy to customize. Whether served as a side or main dish, this pasta salad is a hit with both kids and adults. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing taste that gets better as it marinates!

Author: Madelyn
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately 8
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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16 oz rotini pasta
10 oz turkey slices (chopped)
1 cup English cucumber (quartered and sliced)
2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
1½ cups bell peppers (diced)
½ cup red onion (chopped)
8 oz black olives (sliced)
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
1 ¼ cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp sugar
3 tbsp red apple vinegar
2 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with turkey slices, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella pearls.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 220g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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