Easy Quick and Delicious Italian Pasta Salad

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole grain pasta is more nutritious.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Low-fat feta reduces calories, ricotta is often cheaper.

Cook tricolor rotini pasta according to your preference, either al dente or softer.

Chop cooked ham, hard salami, and pepperoni into strips.

Cut red bell pepper into small pieces using a chopper.

Slice cherry tomatoes in half.

Cube pepper jack and Colby jack cheese into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped meats, bell pepper, halved tomatoes, and cubed cheeses.

Pour Olive Garden dressing over the salad and mix well.

Sprinkle Italian seasoning and parsley on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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