Classic Pasta Salad
This classic pasta salad is packed with crisp veggies, savory olives, and a zesty Italian-style dressing. Perfect for cookouts, picnics, or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta
- 1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
- 6 tbsp salad seasoning mix
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can black olives, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tri-color pasta and cook until al dente, about 10–12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once done, rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.
- In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together the Italian dressing and salad seasoning mix until well combined and smooth.
- In a large salad bowl, add the cooled pasta, diced cherry tomatoes, all bell peppers, and chopped olives.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss everything gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 8 hours or overnight for best flavor before serving.
