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Olive Garden Copycat Pasta Salad

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A refreshing and colorful pasta salad perfect for any meal or as a light main dish. Easy to make and customizable.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup Italian dressing, preferably Olive Garden Signature Italian Dressing
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Combine the cooked pasta, Italian dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix well to ensure the pasta is well-coated.
  3. Add the diced red and green bell peppers, red onion, grated carrot, cherry tomatoes, and black olives to the pasta. Toss the mixture gently to ensure even distribution of the vegetables.
  4. Add the cubed mozzarella cheese to the salad mix. Gently fold the cheese into the salad.
  5. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the pasta salad. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving for the best flavor.

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