Description
Red White And Blue Pasta Salad is a festive and visually stunning dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, especially around Independence Day. This vibrant salad features colorful rotini pasta mixed with savory meats, fresh vegetables, and creamy mozzarella cheese, all dressed in Italian dressing for a refreshing taste. With quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, this delightful pasta salad not only impresses guests but also makes a great addition to any picnic or barbecue spread. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy this patriotic dish that embodies the spirit of summer celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- Red and blue food coloring
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperoni
- Black olives
- Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Divide the cooked pasta into three portions. In two Ziploc bags, add red food coloring to one bag and blue food coloring to the other, along with 1 tablespoon of water each. Seal and knead until evenly colored.
- Toss the remaining portion with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all three colored pastas with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, pepperoni pieces, black olives, and pour over Italian dressing. Mix well.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg