Red White And Blue Pasta Salad
Red White And Blue Pasta Salad is a festive and visually striking dish, perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations. This colorful salad features rotini pasta mixed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, zesty pepperoni, and savory olives. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit various dietary preferences, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your guests. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this pasta salad is an ideal addition to barbecues, picnics, or 4th of July festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (16-ounce) box rotini pasta, cooked and rinsed
- 3–4 drops each red & blue liquid food coloring
- 2 tablespoons water, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
- 1 pint (about 10 ounces) of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (or mozzarella pearls)
- ¾ cup pepperoni, cut into fourths
- ½ cup black olives, chopped
- 1 (16-ounce) bottle of Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- In Ziploc bags, mix cooked pasta with red and blue food coloring using water. Seal and knead until colored.
- Toss the remaining pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine all colored pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and Italian dressing.
- Mix well and chill for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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