Summer Sensation: Italian Pasta Salad

On July 22, 2025, we're diving into a 4.8 - rated Italian pasta salad. It's made with tri - color rotini pasta, salami, bell peppers, and fresh mozzarella balls. It's super quick to make and a real flavor bomb for summer.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 mins

• Cook Time: 10 mins

• Total Time: 25 mins

• Servings: 12

This salad combines salami, fresh mozzarella, colorful bell peppers, and red onion, all tossed in Italian salad dressing.

Ingredients

• Pasta: Start with tri - color rotini pasta for that pop of color.

• Salami: Finely diced Italian salami adds a meaty, salty taste.

• Vegetables: You'll need green and red bell peppers, a red onion, and canned black olives.

• Cheese: Small fresh mozzarella balls bring creaminess, and shredded Parmesan is the perfect finish.

• Dressing: One cup of Italian - style dressing and three packages of dry Italian - style salad dressing mix.

How to Make It

1. Boil the pasta until it's tender but still firm.

2. Put the pasta, salami, veggies, and mozzarella in a bowl.

3. Add the salad dressing, then stir in the dressing mix.

4. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Make - Ahead and Storage

This salad is great for potlucks. In fact, it might taste even better if you make it a day ahead as the flavors meld in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Community Feedback

• The happy traveller raves, "The best recipe ever. My husband was licking the empty bowl. I added cherry tomatoes and will go lighter on the red onion next time."

• One Allrecipes member says, "Delicious. I was looking for a mayo - free recipe for a summer family reunion. This was perfect! It even looks nice."

• Another member shares, "Yummy and easy. I use whatever peppers I have. My hubby doesn't like raw onions, so I add chopped chives for a milder onion taste."

Full Ingredient List (1X for 12 servings)

• 1 (12 - ounce) package tri - color rotini pasta

• ¾ pound Italian salami, finely diced

• ½ green bell pepper, sliced

• ½ red bell pepper, sliced

• ½ red onion, chopped

• 1 (6 - ounce) can sliced black olives

• 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls

• 1 cup Italian - style dressing

• 3 (.7 - ounce) packages dry Italian - style salad dressing mix

• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Step - by - Step Directions

1. Gather all the ingredients.

2. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water. Cook the rotini pasta for about 8 minutes until tender - yet - firm. Drain and rinse with cold water.

3. Combine the pasta, salami, veggies, and mozzarella in a large bowl.

4. Add the salad dressing and toss. Then stir in the dressing mix.

5. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	371
Fat	21g
Carbs	29g
Protein	15g

Nutrition Facts	Details
Servings Per Recipe	12
Calories	371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 46mg	15%
Sodium 1893mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g	30%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 210mg	4%

• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 - calorie diet. Your daily values may vary based on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information might not be available for all ingredients. Amounts are based on available data.

(-) Some nutrient information is currently unavailable. If you're on a medically restrictive diet, consult your doctor or dietitian before making this recipe.