Classic Pasta Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This classic pasta salad recipe is loaded with Italian meats, veggies, and three types of cheese — it's perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package tricolor rotini pasta
1 1/2 cups Italian-style salad dressing
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1/2 cup diced salami
1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 medium cucumber, diced
1/3 cup sliced black olives
1/3 medium red onion, diced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain; run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
2 Stir dressing, pepperoni, salami, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, feta cheese, cucumber, black olives, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into rotini; toss to combine.
3 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; set aside in the refrigerator before serving, at least 1 hour.