Description
This Pasta Salad for a Crowd Recipe is the ultimate dish for any gathering, combining vibrant multi-colored rotini pasta with fresh vegetables and gooey mozzarella. Perfectly seasoned with zesty Italian dressing, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying. With its ease of preparation and make-ahead capability, you can save time while impressing your guests with a dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This crowd-pleaser serves up to 100 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, picnics, or family reunions. Prepare it ahead of time and let the flavors meld in the fridge for a truly delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds multi-colored rotini pasta
- 64 ounces Italian dressing
- 32 ounces mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 green bell peppers (chopped)
- 3 red bell peppers (chopped)
- 36 ounces sliced black olives (drained)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta and pour in the Italian dressing along with salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Gently fold in cubed mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, and drained black olives until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the salad into large foil pans, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg