A great summer pasta salad, I feel, is a staple side dish with most summer meals. You can have it with hamburgers, steak, brats and hot dogs, grilled chicken, the list goes on! This is a pasta salad my mom puts together and it tastes really good!
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You can use regular rotini if you would like. My mom likes to use the tri-color to make this dish fun and colorful.
Tri-color Rotini - 12oz - Good & Gather™
Cucumber gives this pasta salad a refreshing touch.
Fresh English Cucumber - Each
This is just a fun little additive she adds.
Goya Chick Peas 15.5oz
Onion adds to the flavor of the salad. Red onion is the best in this salad.
Fresh Red Onion - each
These olives taste so good and complement this pasta salad well! Love these olives! These are already chopped, so it will save you some time!
Greek Kalamata Olive PC - 7oz - Good & Gather™
You could substitute these black olives for the Kalmata Olives if you are not a fan of them.
Early California Sliced Ripe Olives - 3.8oz
Banana Peppers add a hint of mild spice to this pasta salad.
We really like using this one as it is less greasy and a little more healthy. It tastes just like regular pepperoni!
Hormel Turkey Pepperoni Slices - 5oz
Grape Tomatoes to add a hint of sweetness!
SUNSET Fresh Angel Sweet Grape Tomatoes - 1.5lbs
Salad Supreme instantly adds a savory, zesty, and herb-forward crunch to this pasta salad. With its distinct blend of sesame seeds, Romano cheese, paprika, and garlic, it brings a complex and tangy flavor to the dish.
McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme 4.34oz
Top the salad with some Feta cheese to give it a bit of salty, tangy flavor! Love Feta cheese!
Athenos Traditional Feta Cheese - 6oz
We have substituted the Feta cheese with finely grated Parmasan cheese before, tastes just as great!
Crystal Farms Parmesan Cheese - 5.5oz
Mix everything together with some Zesty Italian Dressing. This really adds the finishing touch and is your base flavor throughout the dish.
Kraft Zesty Italian Salad Dressing - 16fl oz
These make great serving bowls to store the salad to throw in the refrigerator or to take with you to family gatherings or potlucks.
