Pampered Chef Confetti Pasta Salad
Bright, zesty, and bursting with vibrant colors, Pampered Chef Confetti Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to elevate any gathering or weeknight meal. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender rotini pasta with a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables—like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumber—alongside savory black olives and red onion for a delightful crunch. Shredded cheddar cheese and a tangy Italian dressing tie it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a touch of herby freshness. Ready in just under 30 minutes, this no-fuss pasta salad is served cold, making it an ideal make-ahead option for picnics, potlucks, or summertime barbecues. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this vibrant pasta dish is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 small Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta down quickly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced yellow and red bell peppers, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and sliced black olives.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Pour the Italian salad dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste, and give it a final toss.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, stir the salad once more and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1363 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.2 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 5168 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 922 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1588 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
