Easy Rotini Pasta Salad - R3C1P3S

Easy Rotini Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Rotini or other small pasta


• 2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets (from 1 head broccoli)


• 1 red bell pepper chopped


• 1 yellow bell pepper chopped


• 1/2 red onion peeled and cut into strips


• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese


• 8 ounces prepared Italian salad dressing or homemade Red Wine Vinaigrette

Instructions

1. Bring 4 quarts of water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil. Add pasta and 1 minute pasta al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well, rinse with cold water, and drain again.


2. Meanwhile, combine broccoli florets, bell peppers, and onion in a large bowl. Stir in cold pasta. Add Parmesan cheese and salad dressing and toss until uniformly combined.


3. Place in a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.


4. Stir carefully before serving. Add more salad dressing as needed to keep the pasta from drying out.
   
   
   
   

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