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Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe

Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe That Kids Love and You’ll Crave

A vibrant Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe that combines fun and nutrition, perfect for quick meals and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz tri color pasta cook until al dente
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls halved
  • 1 cup olives your favorite type
  • 1 jar roasted red peppers jarred for convenience
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 to 1 cup Italian dressing store-bought or homemade
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup diced salami
  • 1 cup grilled chicken
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumbers

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta by boiling salted water and add the tri color pasta. Cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  2. Prepare the ingredients by halving the mozzarella balls, slicing olives, and chopping the roasted red peppers. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix the pasta with mozzarella, olives, and roasted red peppers in the mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Drizzle Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Add more dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Tri Color Pasta Salad Recipe is adaptable; feel free to swap in your favorite proteins or veggies.

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