Hey everyone, it is John, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a special dish, zesty pasta salad. It is one of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Zesty Pasta Salad is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Zesty Pasta Salad is something that I have loved my entire life.
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain. This fresh, flavorful, zesty Italian pasta salad is loaded with all the favorites - mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, salami, and of course, pasta! It is easy to make and oh so tasty. This zingy pasta salad is perfect for those warm summer days.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook zesty pasta salad using 11 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Zesty Pasta Salad:
- Get 1/2 packages pizza size pepperoni -chopped into quarters.
- Get 1/2 jar mild pepper rings
- Make ready 1 large Tomato- chopped
- Make ready 1 large green pepper-chopped
- Get 1 small red onion-chopped
- Take 1 very small can sliced black olives
- Prepare 1 box tri colored rotini pasta
- Take 1 small block(about 8 oz.) mozzarella cheese chopped into 1/2 inch squares
- Get 1 small block(about 8 oz.) cheddar cheese chopped into 1/2 inch squares
- Get 1 large bottle Wishbone Italian Dressing
- Make ready 1 packet Good Seasons Italian Dressing seasoning
It makes great leftovers, too, because the flavors will blend even more fully, so be sure to make extra so you have some for later! Turn this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad into a main dish by adding slices of pepperoni and salami. Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead.
Steps to make Zesty Pasta Salad:
- Cook pasta to an "El Dente" fork tender. Remove from heat. Drain. And run cold water over pasta till chilled. Place into large mixing bowl.
- Add all your ingredients to cold pasta. Stir your italian dressing and Dry italian seasoning packet into pasta salad until blended. Refrigerate 1 hour and then serve.
Remember, don't overcook the pasta or the end result will be mushy. If you don't like olives but still want a savory-sour pop of flavor, use mild banana pepper rings instead. Use small, crunchy cucumbers if you can. This version is based on my favorite local Italian chopped salad, which is filled with genoa salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, olives, lots of dried oregano, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette. This easy-to-make, chilled pasta salad is great for make-ahead lunches, picnics or a simple side dish at your next backyard bash!
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