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Tricolor Pasta Salad Recipe

If you're looking for an easy and flavorful meal, try this Tricolor Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing! Bursting with veggies, cheese, colorful rotini, and tangy Italian Dressing, this cold pasta salad is just as delicious as it looks.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. tricolor pasta 1 box, cooked according to instructions, penne, farfalle, fusilli, cavatappi, and rotini are also work
  • 16 oz. Italian dressing 1 bottle
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 16 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese 1 container, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl.
    16 oz. tricolor pasta, 16 oz. Italian dressing, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 16 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, ½ tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • Toss until well combined.
  • Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Stir, serve cold, and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg