Introduction

Ready to whip up a pasta salad that bursts with flavor and is perfect for any gathering? This tri-color pasta salad combines fresh vegetables, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and a tangy homemade dressing for a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

8 ounces (225 grams) tri-color rotini pasta

6 ounces (170 grams) pepperoni, diced

6 ounces (170 grams) provolone cheese, cubed

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into 1-inch pieces

1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

¾ cup (110 grams) green bell pepper, chopped

¾ cup (110 grams) red bell pepper, chopped

1 can (6 ounces or 170 grams) pitted black olives, drained

¼ cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, minced

¼ cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese

For the Dressing:

½ cup (120 milliliters) olive oil

¼ cup (60 milliliters) red wine vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground mustard seed

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

How to Make