Name: Chilled 4th of July Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini pasta; 3-4 drops red and blue liquid food coloring; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or pearls; 3/4 cup turkey pepperoni, quartered; 1/2 cup chopped black olives; 1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian dressing

Chilled 4th of July Pasta Salad

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Celebrate summer with this vibrant Chilled 4th of July Pasta Salad! Easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings.

Author: Paisley
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 pound rotini pasta
3–4 drops red and blue liquid food coloring
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or pearls
3/4 cup turkey pepperoni, quartered
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian dressing

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Instructions

Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse under cold water.
Combine red and blue food coloring with water in separate bowls; mix into cooled pasta until evenly colored.
In a large bowl, combine colored pasta, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, turkey pepperoni, and black olives.
Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
Calories: 390
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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