Description
Pasta Salad For A Crowd is a delightful and colorful dish that will elevate any gathering. This vibrant salad features multi-colored rotini pasta, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing—all perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family reunions. Easy to prepare in advance, this salad not only enhances its flavors when chilled but also provides an effortless solution to feeding large groups. With the capacity to serve up to 100 people, it allows you to focus on enjoying time with friends and family while satisfying everyone’s taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds multi-colored rotini pasta
- 64 ounces Italian dressing
- 32 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed (or a plant-based option)
- 40 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 green bell peppers, diced
- 3 red bell peppers, diced
- 36 ounces sliced black olives
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine half of the cooked pasta with half of the Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper. Add half of the mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives. Stir gently to combine.
- Repeat the process in another bowl with the remaining ingredients.
- Transfer the combined salad into large foil pans, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg