Description
A classic Italian Pasta Salad recipe that is the perfect side dish to make for cookouts and summer get-togethers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz multi-colored fusilli pasta
- 1/2 can large black olives, pitted, sliced
- 1/2 small jar green olives, sliced
- 1/2 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 large beefsteak tomato or 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
- 2–4 tablespoons McCormick Perfect Pinch – Salad Supreme seasoning
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine: Place drained pasta in a large mixing bowl. Add black olives, green olives, cucumber and tomatoes. Pour in dressing and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
- Taste + Adjust: Taste and add additional 1-2 tablespoons of Salad Supreme and zesty Italian dressing until desired taste and consistency is reached.
- Serve: Can be served immediately, but does taste better after sitting a day in the fridge. If served the next day, add more Italian dressing to reach desired consistency.
Notes
Gluten-Free: feel free to use gluten-free noodles. Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make Ahead: this is the perfect make ahead pasta salad for summer! Store in an airtight container and toss before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 447 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Italian pasta salad, summer side dish, zesty Italian dressing, cookout recipes, vegetarian pasta salad