How to Make Rainbow Rotini Pasta Salad

Pasta salad has long been a picnic and side dish favorite. This colorful recipe may make for a kid favorite as well. This recipe yields 8 servings. Read on to learn how to make it. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 16 oz. package tri-color rotini pasta
  • 1/4 lb. sliced pepperoni sausage
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 16 oz. can black olives, drained and sliced
  • 8 oz. package shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 16 oz. bottle Italian-style salad dressing
  • 1 garlic clove or 2 tbsp. minced garlic
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cook rotini pasta as directed on the package. Be sure to rinse pasta in cold water after the pasta is cooked and drained.

    • 2

      Combine drained and rinsed pasta, pepperoni, broccoli, olives, garlic and cheese in a large bowl.

    • 3

      Add other vegetables, like carrots and tomatoes, and chopped chicken for a more complete meal.

    • 4

      Toss with salad dressing.

    • 5

      Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour. Serve cold.

Tips & Warnings

  • When draining pasta, be careful to keep face away from the steam as it is hot and will burn you.

  • Cut away from hand when slicing vegetables and pepperoni.

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