Description
Italian pasta salad with pepperoncini and Kalamata olives is a briny, tangy cold pasta salad filled with crisp vegetables, bold olives, and zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
12 oz rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mozzarella pearls
3/4 cup Italian dressing
2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water until fully cooled.
3. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onion, and mozzarella.
4. Add the Italian dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Season with salt and black pepper if needed.
6. Top with parsley and chill before serving.
Notes
Pepperoncini adds tang and a mild kick.
Kalamata olives give deeper flavor than regular black olives.
This version pairs well with grilled meats or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg