Description
A simple and crowd-pleasing pasta salad made with tri-color rotini, olives, and pimentos, dressed in Italian dressing.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 cup diced olives
- 1 cup diced pimentos
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil tri-color rotini according to the package directions until al dente.
- Drain and cool: Drain the pasta well and let it cool, or rinse briefly with cool water.
- Mix the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced olives, and diced pimentos.
- Dress and season: Drizzle Italian dressing over the top, tossing until coated, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature, and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes for best flavor.
Notes
Helps to let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cold Mixing
- Cuisine: American