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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Italian Style Pasta Salad

    Published: Sep 10, 2017 · Modified: Mar 16, 2021 by Amanda Mason · 24 Comments

    Yield 12 people
    Cook 10 minutes minutes
    Prep 10 minutes minutes
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    A refreshing pasta salad loaded with Italian seasoning, sweet peppers, fresh cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets, olives and cheese cubes! Perfect for any get-together or picnic!

    White bowl containing pasta salad topped with tomatoes, peppers, cheese and broccoli, fork in bowl with red gingham napkin on brown table.

    I know it's September and that it's past Labor Day so it's technically not summer anymore BUT I live in Phoenix Arizona and it's still 109 degrees Fahrenheit here. It's HOT! And while all these lovely fall recipes are out and about everywhere, I'm not quite there yet with the warm and cozy cinnamon and spice because like I said...it's still HOT outside! That's why I'm posting a refreshing Italian Style Pasta Salad!

    Italian Style pasta salad containing tomatoes, peppers, cheese and broccoli.

    It's the perfect time for me to post this recipe because I was asked to make a huge pasta salad for my mother-in-law's 95th birthday party last weekend. We were planning a big potluck at my sister-in-law's house with tons of delish food...chicken, salad, baked beans, potato salad and my pasta salad.  And let me tell you, this pasta salad is delish! This pasta salad contains Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, red, green and yellow bell peppers, broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, black olive, cheese cubes and your favorite pasta! Simple, refreshing and delish!

    Silver pan containing Italian Style pasta salad with tomatoes, peppers, cheese and broccoli being poured in from a white bowl.

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    And, guess what?!? You can make this pasta salad gluten free! If you're gluten free, just simply use your favorite gluten free noodle and you're all set and ready to go! This Italian Style Pasta Salad is so simple to put together. You're going to start out by cooking your pasta according to the box direction. Then, mix a bottle of Italian dressing with a packet of Italian seasoning, shake well and set aside. Cut and dice your veggies and mix well. When the pasta salad has cooled and you're ready to eat, add your cheese cubes and toss on the dressing!

    White bowl containing pasta salad topped with tomatoes, peppers, cheese and broccoli, fork with pasta, red gingham napkin on brown table.

    Now you're ready to fill a bowl with some pasta salad and grab a fork! Guys, this dish is a crowd pleaser and let me tell you...it feeds a big crowd! It's perfect for potlucks and get togethers. I made a HUGE dish to take to my mother-in-law's birthday party. We fed about 50 people on this dish below and it was a hit!

    Silver pan containing pasta, broccoli, sweet peppers, tomatoes and black olives sitting on a brown table.

    This dish is also perfect for a quaint little picnic! If you want to make a smaller serving of this pasta salad it's super easy to pull off. Just half the ingredients listed below. Because our fall season is still quite warm, a lot of people go hiking here in the desert and pack themselves a picnic lunch. This is the PERFECT dish to take to a picnic! So versatile and so delish. This Italian Style Pasta Salad can be made vegan (leave out the cheese), vegetarian and gluten free! How perfect is that!

    White bowl containing Italian Style Pasta Salad sitting on a brown table, red gingham napkin on table.

    White bowl containing pasta salad topped with tomatoes, peppers, cheese and broccoli, fork in bowl with red gingham napkin on brown table.

    Summertime Pasta Salad

    A refreshing pasta salad loaded with Italian seasoning, sweet green and red peppers, fresh cherry tomatoes, broccoli florets and cheese cubes! Perfect for any get together or picnic! 
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 359kcal
    Author: Amanda Mason

    Ingredients

    • 1 Box Pasta, (Use your favorite...rotini, bowtie, etc)
    • 1 Packet Zesty, Italian Salad Dressing & Marinade Mix
    • 1 16 ounce Bottle Wishbone Italian Dressing
    • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
    • 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 Red bell pepper, chopped
    • ½ Yellow bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 cup Raw broccoli, finely chopped
    • 1 can Black Olives, whole
    • 1 Package of cubed cheese,

    Instructions

    • In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain the cooked pasta and rinse with cold water.
    • Whisk together the packet of Zesty Italian Salad Dressing & Marinade Mix with the bottle of Italian dressing. Shake well in a container with a lid. Chill for at least an hour.
    • In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and broccoli. When the pasta noodles are completely cooled, add to the pasta salad.
    • Right before you are ready to serve, pour the Italian dressing mix over the pasta and mix well. Your are then ready to serve!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal
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    Hi! I'm Amanda, the founder and creator behind Recipes Worth Repeating! Simply put, I focus on creating delicious recipes for everyone. I offer variety. I offer convenience. I offer yumminess! And that's why people keep coming back. The recipes I create are absolutely worth repeating.

    Founded in 2012, Recipes Worth Repeating grew from people routinely asking me to email them the recipe for my latest dish. Recipe development comes naturally to me and I find cooking relaxing. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, I developed a passion for cooking at an early age and I love to showcase a variety of recipes on my blog.Creating delicious new recipes, still photography, and video for Recipes Worth Repeating is the driving force behind what engages my readers to keep coming back for more recipes they will love.

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    1. Anne Murphy

      September 30, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      95! How wonderful!

      A pasta salad is such a great dish for a buffet like that. Love all the vegetables and olives!

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      • Amanda Mason

        September 30, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        Yes, can you believe it! 95 years young!! Yes - this pasta salad feeds so many...it's a great potluck dish, too!

        Reply
    2. Aish Das-Padihari

      September 29, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      My kids are huge fans of pasta. We make that every Friday.

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        September 29, 2017 at 3:57 pm

        Sound like a good Friday night dish to me!!

        Reply
    3. Dominique | Perchance to Cook

      September 29, 2017 at 3:33 pm

      This pasta salad sounds SOOO good. Crunchy veggies, chunks of cheese.... ahhhh it's what pasta salad should be. YUM

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        September 29, 2017 at 3:57 pm

        YES! I hope you like this one!

        Reply
    4. Veena Azmanov

      September 29, 2017 at 4:52 am

      5 stars
      I am a huge fan of pasta salad. Love the flavors you have here. Broccoli sounds so delicious

      Reply
      • Amanda Mason

        September 29, 2017 at 7:47 am

        Thanks! You'll love this one for sure!

        Reply
    5. Leslie

      September 28, 2017 at 2:25 pm

      I love a good pasta salad, no matter what time of year - this looks great!

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      • Amanda Mason

        September 29, 2017 at 7:48 am

        Yes - I eat pasta salad all year round! Who says it is for warm weather only!

        Reply
    6. Aditi Bahl

      September 28, 2017 at 8:02 am

      wow. The salad looks so fresh. Pasta salad is my favorite. Am making this soon.

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      • Amanda Mason

        September 28, 2017 at 9:16 am

        You will love it!!

        Reply
    7. Cheryl

      September 27, 2017 at 5:42 pm

      I was never a fan of pasta salad as a child but now I love it. This looks so good and healthy too.

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      • Amanda Mason

        September 28, 2017 at 7:09 am

        Thanks and yes - you get some good nutrition with this one!!

        Reply
    8. dixya @food, pleasure, and health

      September 26, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      this sounds like a perfect salad for BBQ or potluck.

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      • Amanda Mason

        September 27, 2017 at 12:20 pm

        It is and it's great for the summer but works really well for the early part of Fall!

        Reply
    9. Analida Braeger

      September 26, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love these pasta dishes you can toss together quickly from fresh ingredients that can feed a crowd. They always go over so well. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

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      • Amanda Mason

        September 27, 2017 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks! Yes - this is my go to and it feeds SO many people!!

        Reply
    10. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      September 26, 2017 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      This looks so much like the pasta salad I had as a child! Yum. I can't wait to make it as it looks so delicious Beautiful photos!

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      • Amanda Mason

        September 26, 2017 at 6:56 am

        Thank you! It's a family favorite and is always requested when I have family get togethers!!

        Reply
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