Quick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient)
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Quick Italian Pasta Salad (with 1 Secret Ingredient). This colorful dish combines rotini noodles, fresh vegetables, and savory turkey products all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is not only delicious but also quick to prepare in just 25 minutes. With its refreshing taste and versatility, it’s bound to be a hit at any gathering. Plus, the secret ingredient gives it an extra pop of flavor that will have your guests coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb rotini noodles
- 3.5 oz turkey pepperoni
- 4 oz turkey slices
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons organic lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Cook rotini noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, and spices in a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled noodles with turkey products and vegetables.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg