Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Best Italian Pasta Salad! This delightful dish combines rotini pasta with tender turkey slices, colorful vegetables, and creamy mozzarella pearls, all drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, it’s not just visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Quick to prepare and customizable to suit your tastes, this salad is sure to become a favorite at any occasion. With a refreshing twist on classic Italian flavors, you’ll be back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 10 oz turkey slices (chopped)
- 1 cup English cucumber (sliced)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ½ cups bell peppers (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (chopped)
- 8 oz black olives (sliced)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with turkey slices and all the chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg