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Olive Garden Style Pasta Salad

Creamy Olive Garden Style Pasta Salad You'll Love Every Bite

Olive Garden Style Pasta Salad is a creamy, colorful crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Cook until al dente.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Adjust quantity for lower calories.
  • 1/4 cup Italian Dressing Choose a high-quality brand.
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese For vegan use nutritional yeast.
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumbers Zucchini can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes Choose seasonal varieties.
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Can use green onions for milder flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Sliced Black Olives Green olives can be an alternative.
  • 1 cup Diced Red Bell Pepper Ensure they're fresh for optimal crunch.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Add just before serving.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Large Spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Italian dressing. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Fold the cooled pasta into the dressing and add shredded Parmesan, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, bell pepper, and parsley.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper, and mix gently to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  6. Stir before serving, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve chilled after allowing the salad to sit and blend the flavors.

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