Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13
A colorful and tasty Italian Confetti Pasta Salad recipe for your next potluck gathering
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic , minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 cups colored rotini pasta
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced black olives

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
385
Sugar
8g
Fat
29g
Italian Confetti Pasta Salad is a perfect dish for any potluck gathering. It's easy to make, colorful, and flavorful, making it a crowd-pleaser. The salad features a combination of cooked rotini pasta, fresh tomatoes, sliced black olives, and yellow bell pepper, all tossed in a tangy mayonnaise dressing. It can be made a few hours or a day in advance, which makes it an ideal dish for busy hosts who don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Whether it's a picnic, a backyard BBQ or a family gathering, Italian Confetti Pasta Salad is a versatile dish that everyone will enjoy.

Instructions

1.In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic and fresh basil together until well combined.
2.Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, drain well, then rinse with cold water until pasta is completely cooled.
3.In a large serving bowl, mix the cooked pasta with the chopped tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and sliced black olives.
4.Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the pasta mixture, and toss to coat evenly.
5.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and chill the pasta salad in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

PROS

This pasta salad is easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time, saving you time and effort on the day of your potluck gathering.

It’s colorful and flavorful, making it an attractive addition to any party table.

CONS

Mayonnaise is a high-calorie ingredient and this recipe contains a lot of it.
In addition to the pasta, this salad can be calorie-dense.

If there are any leftovers, they may not keep well due to the mayonnaise, so be sure to consume within a few days.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta salad is a good source of carbohydrates and healthy fats from the mayonnaise.
The vegetables in the salad provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are essential for healthy digestion and maintaining a strong immune system.

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