Quick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient)
Quick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient) is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the best of summer flavors. This delightful salad features tender rotini pasta, crisp vegetables, and turkey pepperoni, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With its colorful ingredients and crowd-pleasing appeal, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini noodles
- 4 oz turkey pepperoni (quarter-sized)
- 4 oz turkey slices (quartered)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 orange bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 3/4 cup native olive oil
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons organic lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely freshly grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Cook rotini noodles in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- While noodles cool, chop vegetables and quarter turkey pepperoni and slices.
- Whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, dried herbs, and seasonings in a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled noodles with turkey, vegetables, and mozzarella pearls; drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg