Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
A colorful and flavorful pasta salad that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or an easy make-ahead meal!
Ingredients
- 12 oz tri-color rotini pasta cooked and drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 crown broccoli cut into tiny-sized florets (about 2 cups)
- 5 oz mini pepperonis or your favorite cold cuts chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper finely diced
- 8 oz block of sharp cheddar cheese cubed
- 1 cup restaurant-style Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then rinse with cool water and let it come to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, broccoli, mini pepperonis, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss everything together until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
✨ Pro Tip: For even more flavor, make this salad a day ahead—it's even better after marinating in the dressing overnight!