Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Best Italian Pasta Salad, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion! This zesty salad features rotini pasta, tender turkey slices, and an array of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a homemade dressing that brings everything together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 10 oz turkey slices (chopped)
- 1 cup English cucumber (quartered and sliced)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ยฝ cups bell peppers (diced)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 ยผ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ยฝ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ยฝ tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the 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, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with turkey slices and all remaining vegetables. Pour the dressing over and mix until evenly coated.
- Chill briefly in the refrigerator if desired or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating other vegetables like artichokes or spinach. Make ahead of time to let flavors blend beautifully; just keep refrigerated. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for an extra pop of color.