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Olive Garden Pasta Salad

Olive Garden Pasta Salad: Your New Go-To Summer Delight

This Olive Garden Pasta Salad combines creamy dressing and vibrant veggies for a delicious summer dish that's easy to customize.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta substitute with gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Red Onion diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup Green Olives sliced
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper diced
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free variant
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing homemade dressing can be used for better flavor
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise use vegan mayonnaise for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be substituted
Seasoning Essentials
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black and green olives, and bell pepper. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, mayonnaise, and red wine vinegar until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and add the cooled rotini pasta. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Fold in the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, mixing well.
  6. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the flavors to meld overnight for enhanced taste. Best enjoyed cold. Can store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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